Dark Scarlet is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #850D00, which equals rgb(133, 13, 0) in RGB and hsl(6, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M90 Y100 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#850D00 - RGB
133, 13, 0 - HSL
6°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
0, 90, 100, 48 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark 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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.22:1. Its complementary color is #007785.
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Dark Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #850D00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 13, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 6°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 0%, 90%, 100%, 48% |
| Decimal | 8719616 |
Shades and tints of Dark Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBD7D5 - 100
#D6AEAA - 200
#C28680 - 300
#AE5E55 - 400
#99352B - 500
#850D00 - 600
#6F0B00 - 700
#590900 - 800
#430700 - 900
#2C0400 - 950
#160200
Color harmonies for Dark Scarlet
- Complementary
#007785≈ Teal - Analogous −30°
#850035≈ Dark Blush - Analogous +30°
#855000≈ Dark Amber - Triadic +120°
#00850D≈ Dark Green Tone - Triadic +240°
#0D0085≈ Dark Blue Tone - Split 150°
#008550≈ Dark Aquamarine - Split 210°
#003585≈ Dark Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Scarlet | Aa | 10.22:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Scarlet | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Scarlet
background-color: #850D00;color: #850D00;background-color: rgb(133, 13, 0);background-color: hsl(6, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-scarlet: #850D00; }class="bg-[#850D00]"Colors similar to Dark Scarlet
- Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Maroon
#800000 - Dark Red
#8B0000 - Dark Vermilion
#851B00 - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Dark Bright Scarlet
#77180D - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Deep Bright Red
#9C1111 - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Dark Bright Vermilion
#77220D - Carmine
#960018
More red shades
- Medium Dark Dusty Red
#815656 - Dusty Red
#996666 - Medium Light Dusty Red
#A97E7E - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Darkest Scarlet
#330500 - Very Dark Scarlet
#5C0900 - Deep Scarlet
#AD1100 - Medium Dark Scarlet
#D61500 - Pure Scarlet
#FF1A00 - Medium Light Scarlet
#FF3E29 - Light Scarlet
#FF6352
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Scarlet?
The HEX code for Dark Scarlet is #850D00.
What is the RGB value of Dark Scarlet?
Dark Scarlet has an RGB value of 133, 13, 0 (rgb(133, 13, 0)). In HSL it is 6°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Scarlet?
Use white text on Dark Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.22:1 and black text has 2.05:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Scarlet?
The complementary color of Dark Scarlet is #007785. Analogous colors #850035 and #855000 also pair well.