Dark Muted Red is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5D2828, which equals rgb(93, 40, 40) in RGB and hsl(0, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M57 Y57 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5D2828 - RGB
93, 40, 40 - HSL
0°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
0, 57, 57, 64 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted 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. 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 11.67:1. Its complementary color is #285D5D.
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Dark Muted Red color codes
| HEX | #5D2828 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 40, 40) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 0°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 57%, 57%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6105128 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4DBDB - 100
#C9B7B7 - 200
#AE9494 - 300
#937070 - 400
#784C4C - 500
#5D2828 - 600
#4E2121 - 700
#3E1B1B - 800
#2F1414 - 900
#1F0D0D - 950
#100707
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Red
- Complementary
#285D5D≈ Dark Muted Teal - Analogous −30°
#5D2842≈ Dark Muted Carmine - Analogous +30°
#5D4228≈ Dark Muted Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#285D28≈ Dark Muted Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#28285D≈ Dark Muted Ultramarine - Split 150°
#285D42≈ Dark Muted Malachite - Split 210°
#28425D≈ Dark Muted Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Red | Aa | 11.67:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Red | Aa | 1.80:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Muted Red
background-color: #5D2828;color: #5D2828;background-color: rgb(93, 40, 40);background-color: hsl(0, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-red: #5D2828; }class="bg-[#5D2828]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Red
- Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D - Dark Muted Scarlet
#5D2D28 - Dark Muted Crimson
#5D2832 - Dark Muted Vermilion
#5D3228 - Dark Muted Ruby
#5D2838 - Dark Soft Vermilion
#6A2A1B - Dark Soft Scarlet
#6A221B - Dark Muted Cinnabar
#5D3828 - Dark Soft Crimson
#6A1B2A - Dark Muted Carmine
#5D283D - Dark Soft Cardinal
#6A1B22 - Dark Soft Cinnabar
#6A321B
More red shades
- Medium Dark Soft Red
#AB2B2B - Soft Red
#CC3333 - Medium Light Soft Red
#D45454 - Light Soft Red
#DC7474 - Darkest Muted Red
#240F0F - Very Dark Muted Red
#401C1C - Deep Muted Red
#793434 - Medium Dark Muted Red
#964040 - Muted Red
#B24D4D - Medium Light Muted Red
#BF6969 - Light Muted Red
#CB8686
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Red?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Red is #5D2828.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Red?
Dark Muted Red has an RGB value of 93, 40, 40 (rgb(93, 40, 40)). In HSL it is 0°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Red?
Use white text on Dark Muted Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.67:1 and black text has 1.80:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Red?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Red is #285D5D. Analogous colors #5D2842 and #5D4228 also pair well.