Dark Soft Red is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #6A1B1B, which equals rgb(106, 27, 27) in RGB and hsl(0, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M75 Y75 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#6A1B1B - RGB
106, 27, 27 - HSL
0°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
0, 75, 75, 58 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft 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. 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 11.76:1. Its complementary color is #1B6969.
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Dark Soft Red color codes
| HEX | #6A1B1B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 27, 27) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 0°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 0%, 75%, 75%, 58% |
| Decimal | 6953755 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6D9D9 - 100
#CDB3B3 - 200
#B58D8D - 300
#9C6767 - 400
#834141 - 500
#6A1B1B - 600
#581717 - 700
#471212 - 800
#350E0E - 900
#230909 - 950
#120505
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Red
- Complementary
#1B6969≈ Dark Soft Cyan - Analogous −30°
#691B42≈ Dark Soft Blush - Analogous +30°
#69421B≈ Dark Soft Orange - Triadic +120°
#1B691B≈ Dark Soft Green - Triadic +240°
#1B1B69≈ Dark Soft Blue - Split 150°
#1B6942≈ Dark Soft Mint - Split 210°
#1B4269≈ Dark Soft Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Red | Aa | 11.76:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Red | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Red
background-color: #6A1B1B;color: #6A1B1B;background-color: rgb(106, 27, 27);background-color: hsl(0, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-red: #6A1B1B; }class="bg-[#6A1B1B]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Red
- Dark Soft Cardinal
#6A1B22 - Dark Soft Scarlet
#6A221B - Dark Soft Crimson
#6A1B2A - Dark Soft Vermilion
#6A2A1B - Dark Bright Scarlet
#77180D - Dark Bright Vermilion
#77220D - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Dark Bright Crimson
#770D22 - Dark Soft Ruby
#6A1B32 - Dark Muted Red
#5D2828 - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D - Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D
More red shades
- Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515 - Bright Red
#E61919 - Medium Light Bright Red
#EA3E3E - Light Bright Red
#EE6363 - Darkest Soft Red
#290A0A - Very Dark Soft Red
#491212 - Deep Soft Red
#8B2323 - Medium Dark Soft Red
#AB2B2B - Soft Red
#CC3333 - Medium Light Soft Red
#D45454 - Light Soft Red
#DC7474
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Red?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Red is #6A1B1B.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Red?
Dark Soft Red has an RGB value of 106, 27, 27 (rgb(106, 27, 27)). In HSL it is 0°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Red?
Use white text on Dark Soft Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.76:1 and black text has 1.79:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Red?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Red is #1B6969. Analogous colors #691B42 and #69421B also pair well.