Dark Soft Crimson is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #6A1B2A, which equals rgb(106, 27, 42) in RGB and hsl(349, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M75 Y60 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#6A1B2A - RGB
106, 27, 42 - HSL
349°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
0, 75, 60, 58 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft Crimson
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 11.65:1. Its complementary color is #1B695B.
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Dark Soft Crimson color codes
| HEX | #6A1B2A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 27, 42) |
| HSL | hsl(349, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 349°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 0%, 75%, 60%, 58% |
| Decimal | 6953770 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6D9DC - 100
#CDB3B8 - 200
#B58D95 - 300
#9C6771 - 400
#83414E - 500
#6A1B2A - 600
#581723 - 700
#47121C - 800
#350E15 - 900
#23090E - 950
#120507
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Crimson
- Complementary
#1B695B≈ Dark Soft Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#691B51≈ Dark Soft Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#69341B≈ Dark Soft Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#2A691B≈ Dark Soft Clover - Triadic +240°
#1B2A69≈ Dark Soft Cobalt - Split 150°
#1B6934≈ Dark Soft Jade - Split 210°
#1B5169≈ Dark Soft Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Crimson | Aa | 11.65:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Crimson | Aa | 1.80:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Crimson
background-color: #6A1B2A;color: #6A1B2A;background-color: rgb(106, 27, 42);background-color: hsl(349, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-crimson: #6A1B2A; }class="bg-[#6A1B2A]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Crimson
- Dark Soft Ruby
#6A1B32 - Dark Soft Cardinal
#6A1B22 - Dark Soft Red
#6A1B1B - Dark Soft Carmine
#6A1B3A - Dark Soft Scarlet
#6A221B - Dark Muted Red
#5D2828 - Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D - Dark Bright Ruby
#770D2D - Dark Muted Crimson
#5D2832 - Dark Bright Crimson
#770D22 - Dark Soft Vermilion
#6A2A1B - Dark Soft Blush
#6A1B42
More red shades
- Medium Dark Bright Crimson
#C11538 - Bright Crimson
#E61942 - Medium Light Bright Crimson
#EA3E60 - Light Bright Crimson
#EE637F - Darkest Soft Crimson
#290A10 - Very Dark Soft Crimson
#49121D - Deep Soft Crimson
#8B2337 - Medium Dark Soft Crimson
#AB2B45 - Soft Crimson
#CC3352 - Medium Light Soft Crimson
#D4546D - Light Soft Crimson
#DC7489
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Crimson?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Crimson is #6A1B2A.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Crimson?
Dark Soft Crimson has an RGB value of 106, 27, 42 (rgb(106, 27, 42)). In HSL it is 349°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Crimson?
Use white text on Dark Soft Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.65:1 and black text has 1.80:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Crimson?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Crimson is #1B695B. Analogous colors #691B51 and #69341B also pair well.