Dark Soft Scarlet is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #6A221B, which equals rgb(106, 34, 27) in RGB and hsl(5, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M68 Y75 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#6A221B - RGB
106, 34, 27 - HSL
5°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
0, 68, 75, 58 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft 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 11.31:1. Its complementary color is #1B6369.
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Dark Soft Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #6A221B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 34, 27) |
| HSL | hsl(5, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 5°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 0%, 68%, 75%, 58% |
| Decimal | 6955547 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6DAD9 - 100
#CDB5B3 - 200
#B5918D - 300
#9C6C67 - 400
#834741 - 500
#6A221B - 600
#581C17 - 700
#471712 - 800
#35110E - 900
#230B09 - 950
#120605
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Scarlet
- Complementary
#1B6369≈ Dark Soft Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#691B3C≈ Dark Soft Carmine - Analogous +30°
#69491B≈ Dark Soft Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#1B6922≈ Dark Soft Kelly - Triadic +240°
#221B69≈ Dark Soft Ultramarine - Split 150°
#1B6949≈ Dark Soft Seafoam - Split 210°
#1B3C69≈ Dark Soft Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Scarlet | Aa | 11.31:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Scarlet | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Scarlet
background-color: #6A221B;color: #6A221B;background-color: rgb(106, 34, 27);background-color: hsl(5, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-scarlet: #6A221B; }class="bg-[#6A221B]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Scarlet
- Dark Soft Red
#6A1B1B - Dark Soft Vermilion
#6A2A1B - Dark Soft Cardinal
#6A1B22 - Dark Soft Crimson
#6A1B2A - Dark Bright Vermilion
#77220D - Dark Muted Red
#5D2828 - Dark Soft Cinnabar
#6A321B - Dark Bright Scarlet
#77180D - Dark Muted Scarlet
#5D2D28 - Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D - Dark Bright Cinnabar
#772D0D - Dark Soft Ruby
#6A1B32
More red shades
- Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
#C12715 - Bright Scarlet
#E62E19 - Medium Light Bright Scarlet
#EA4F3E - Light Bright Scarlet
#EE7163 - Darkest Soft Scarlet
#290D0A - Very Dark Soft Scarlet
#491812 - Deep Soft Scarlet
#8B2D23 - Medium Dark Soft Scarlet
#AB382B - Soft Scarlet
#CC4233 - Medium Light Soft Scarlet
#D46054 - Light Soft Scarlet
#DC7F74
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Scarlet?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Scarlet is #6A221B.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Scarlet?
Dark Soft Scarlet has an RGB value of 106, 34, 27 (rgb(106, 34, 27)). In HSL it is 5°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Scarlet?
Use white text on Dark Soft Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.31:1 and black text has 1.86:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Scarlet?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Scarlet is #1B6369. Analogous colors #691B3C and #69491B also pair well.