Darkest Scarlet is a very dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #330500, which equals rgb(51, 5, 0) in RGB and hsl(6, 100%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M90 Y100 K80, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#330500 - RGB
51, 5, 0 - HSL
6°, 100%, 10% - CMYK
0, 90, 100, 80 - Family
Red - Tone
Very dark, vivid
About Darkest 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 18.06:1. Its complementary color is #002E33.
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Darkest Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #330500 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(51, 5, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 100%, 10%) |
| HSV | 6°, 100%, 20% |
| CMYK | 0%, 90%, 100%, 80% |
| Decimal | 3343616 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDD5D5 - 100
#BBACAA - 200
#998280 - 300
#775855 - 400
#552F2B - 500
#330500 - 600
#2B0400 - 700
#220300 - 800
#1A0300 - 900
#110200 - 950
#090100
Color harmonies for Darkest Scarlet
- Complementary
#002E33≈ Darkest Cyan - Analogous −30°
#330014≈ Darkest Ruby - Analogous +30°
#331F00≈ Darkest Orange - Triadic +120°
#003305≈ Darkest Green - Triadic +240°
#050033≈ Darkest Blue - Split 150°
#00331F≈ Darkest Mint - Split 210°
#001433≈ Darkest Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Scarlet | Aa | 18.06:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Scarlet | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Scarlet
background-color: #330500;color: #330500;background-color: rgb(51, 5, 0);background-color: hsl(6, 100%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-scarlet: #330500; }class="bg-[#330500]"Colors similar to Darkest Scarlet
- Darkest Red
#330000 - Darkest Vermilion
#330A00 - Darkest Bright Red
#2E0505 - Darkest Cardinal
#330005 - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905 - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Darkest Crimson
#33000A - Darkest Bright Vermilion
#2E0D05 - Darkest Cinnabar
#330F00 - Darkest Bright Crimson
#2E050D - Darkest Soft Red
#290A0A - Darkest Bright Cinnabar
#2E1105
More red shades
- Dark Dusty Red
#503535 - Deep Dusty Red
#684545 - Medium Dark Dusty Red
#815656 - Dusty Red
#996666 - Medium Light Dusty Red
#A97E7E - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Very Dark Scarlet
#5C0900 - Dark Scarlet
#850D00 - Deep Scarlet
#AD1100 - Medium Dark Scarlet
#D61500 - Pure Scarlet
#FF1A00
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Scarlet?
The HEX code for Darkest Scarlet is #330500.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Scarlet?
Darkest Scarlet has an RGB value of 51, 5, 0 (rgb(51, 5, 0)). In HSL it is 6°, 100%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Scarlet?
Use white text on Darkest Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 18.06:1 and black text has 1.16:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Scarlet?
The complementary color of Darkest Scarlet is #002E33. Analogous colors #330014 and #331F00 also pair well.