Dark Muted Scarlet is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5D2D28, which equals rgb(93, 45, 40) in RGB and hsl(6, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M52 Y57 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5D2D28 - RGB
93, 45, 40 - HSL
6°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
0, 52, 57, 64 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted 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. 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 11.22:1. Its complementary color is #28585D.
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Dark Muted Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #5D2D28 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 45, 40) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 6°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 52%, 57%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6106408 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4DCDB - 100
#C9B9B7 - 200
#AE9694 - 300
#937370 - 400
#78504C - 500
#5D2D28 - 600
#4E2621 - 700
#3E1E1B - 800
#2F1714 - 900
#1F0F0D - 950
#100807
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Scarlet
- Complementary
#28585D≈ Dark Muted Cyan - Analogous −30°
#5D283D≈ Dark Muted Blush - Analogous +30°
#5D4828≈ Dark Muted Amber - Triadic +120°
#285D2D≈ Dark Muted Green - Triadic +240°
#2D285D≈ Dark Muted Blue - Split 150°
#285D48≈ Dark Muted Aquamarine - Split 210°
#283D5D≈ Dark Muted Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Scarlet | Aa | 11.22:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Scarlet | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Muted Scarlet
background-color: #5D2D28;color: #5D2D28;background-color: rgb(93, 45, 40);background-color: hsl(6, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-scarlet: #5D2D28; }class="bg-[#5D2D28]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Scarlet
- Dark Muted Red
#5D2828 - Dark Muted Vermilion
#5D3228 - Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D - Dark Muted Crimson
#5D2832 - Dark Muted Cinnabar
#5D3828 - Dark Muted Ruby
#5D2838 - Dark Soft Vermilion
#6A2A1B - Dark Soft Cinnabar
#6A321B - Dark Muted Persimmon
#5D3D28 - Dark Dusty Red
#503535 - Dark Muted Carmine
#5D283D - Dark Soft Scarlet
#6A221B
More red shades
- Medium Dark Soft Scarlet
#AB382B - Soft Scarlet
#CC4233 - Medium Light Soft Scarlet
#D46054 - Light Soft Scarlet
#DC7F74 - Darkest Muted Scarlet
#24110F - Very Dark Muted Scarlet
#401F1C - Deep Muted Scarlet
#793B34 - Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
#964940 - Muted Scarlet
#B2574D - Medium Light Muted Scarlet
#BF7269 - Light Muted Scarlet
#CB8D86
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Scarlet?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Scarlet is #5D2D28.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Scarlet?
Dark Muted Scarlet has an RGB value of 93, 45, 40 (rgb(93, 45, 40)). In HSL it is 6°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Scarlet?
Use white text on Dark Muted Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.22:1 and black text has 1.87:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Scarlet?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Scarlet is #28585D. Analogous colors #5D283D and #5D4828 also pair well.