Dark Dusty Red is a dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #503535, which equals rgb(80, 53, 53) in RGB and hsl(0, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M34 Y34 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#503535 - RGB
80, 53, 53 - HSL
0°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
0, 34, 34, 69 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Red
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 11.04:1. Its complementary color is #355050.
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Dark Dusty Red color codes
| HEX | #503535 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(80, 53, 53) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 0°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 34%, 69% |
| Decimal | 5256501 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2DDDD - 100
#C5BCBC - 200
#A89A9A - 300
#8A7878 - 400
#6D5757 - 500
#503535 - 600
#432C2C - 700
#352323 - 800
#281B1B - 900
#1B1212 - 950
#0D0909
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Red
- Complementary
#355050≈ Dark Dusty Teal - Analogous −30°
#503542≈ Dark Dusty Carmine - Analogous +30°
#504235≈ Dark Dusty Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#355035≈ Dark Dusty Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#353550≈ Dark Dusty Ultramarine - Split 150°
#355042≈ Dark Dusty Malachite - Split 210°
#354250≈ Dark Dusty Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Red | Aa | 11.04:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Red | Aa | 1.90:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Red
background-color: #503535;color: #503535;background-color: rgb(80, 53, 53);background-color: hsl(0, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-red: #503535; }class="bg-[#503535]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Red
- Dark Dusty Cardinal
#503538 - Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835 - Dark Dusty Crimson
#50353A - Dark Dusty Vermilion
#503A35 - Dark Dusty Ruby
#50353D - Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#503D35 - Dark Dusty Carmine
#503540 - Taupe
#483C32 - Dark Dusty Blush
#503542 - Dark Dusty Persimmon
#504035 - Dark Dusty Orange
#504235 - Dark Dusty Rose
#503545
More red shades
- Deep Muted Red
#793434 - Medium Dark Muted Red
#964040 - Muted Red
#B24D4D - Medium Light Muted Red
#BF6969 - Light Muted Red
#CB8686 - Very Dark Dusty Red
#372525 - Deep Dusty Red
#684545 - Medium Dark Dusty Red
#815656 - Dusty Red
#996666 - Medium Light Dusty Red
#A97E7E - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Red?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Red is #503535.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Red?
Dark Dusty Red has an RGB value of 80, 53, 53 (rgb(80, 53, 53)). In HSL it is 0°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Red?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.04:1 and black text has 1.90:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Red?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Red is #355050. Analogous colors #503542 and #504235 also pair well.