Dark Dusty Scarlet is a dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #503835, which equals rgb(80, 56, 53) in RGB and hsl(7, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M30 Y34 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#503835 - RGB
80, 56, 53 - HSL
7°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
0, 30, 34, 69 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Scarlet
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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.72:1. Its complementary color is #354C50.
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Dark Dusty Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #503835 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(80, 56, 53) |
| HSL | hsl(7, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 7°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 0%, 30%, 34%, 69% |
| Decimal | 5257269 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2DEDD - 100
#C5BDBC - 200
#A89C9A - 300
#8A7A78 - 400
#6D5957 - 500
#503835 - 600
#432F2C - 700
#352523 - 800
#281C1B - 900
#1B1312 - 950
#0D0909
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Scarlet
- Complementary
#354C50≈ Dark Dusty Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#50353F≈ Dark Dusty Carmine - Analogous +30°
#504535≈ Dark Dusty Orange - Triadic +120°
#355038≈ Dark Dusty Emerald - Triadic +240°
#383550≈ Dark Dusty Indigo - Split 150°
#355045≈ Dark Dusty Mint - Split 210°
#353F50≈ Dark Dusty Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Scarlet | Aa | 10.72:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Scarlet | Aa | 1.96:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Scarlet
background-color: #503835;color: #503835;background-color: rgb(80, 56, 53);background-color: hsl(7, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-scarlet: #503835; }class="bg-[#503835]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Scarlet
- Dark Dusty Vermilion
#503A35 - Dark Dusty Red
#503535 - Dark Dusty Cardinal
#503538 - Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#503D35 - Dark Dusty Crimson
#50353A - Dark Dusty Ruby
#50353D - Taupe
#483C32 - Dark Dusty Persimmon
#504035 - Dark Dusty Carmine
#503540 - Dark Dusty Orange
#504235 - Dark Dusty Blush
#503542 - Warm Gray 25
#45403A
More red shades
- Deep Muted Scarlet
#793B34 - Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
#964940 - Muted Scarlet
#B2574D - Medium Light Muted Scarlet
#BF7269 - Light Muted Scarlet
#CB8D86 - Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
#372725 - Deep Dusty Scarlet
#684945 - Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
#815A56 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Medium Light Dusty Scarlet
#A9837E - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Scarlet?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Scarlet is #503835.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Scarlet?
Dark Dusty Scarlet has an RGB value of 80, 56, 53 (rgb(80, 56, 53)). In HSL it is 7°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Scarlet?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.72:1 and black text has 1.96:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Scarlet?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Scarlet is #354C50. Analogous colors #50353F and #504535 also pair well.