Darkest Soft Scarlet is a very dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #290D0A, which equals rgb(41, 13, 10) in RGB and hsl(6, 61%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M68 Y76 K84, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#290D0A - RGB
41, 13, 10 - HSL
6°, 61%, 10% - CMYK
0, 68, 76, 84 - Family
Red - Tone
Very dark, saturated
About Darkest 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. 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 18.16:1. Its complementary color is #0A2629.
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Darkest Soft Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #290D0A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(41, 13, 10) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 61%, 10%) |
| HSV | 6°, 76%, 16% |
| CMYK | 0%, 68%, 76%, 84% |
| Decimal | 2690314 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Soft Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBD7D6 - 100
#B8AEAD - 200
#948685 - 300
#705E5C - 400
#4D3533 - 500
#290D0A - 600
#220B08 - 700
#1B0907 - 800
#150705 - 900
#0E0403 - 950
#070202
Color harmonies for Darkest Soft Scarlet
- Complementary
#0A2629≈ Darkest Soft Cyan - Analogous −30°
#290A16≈ Darkest Soft Ruby - Analogous +30°
#291D0A≈ Darkest Soft Orange - Triadic +120°
#0A290D≈ Darkest Soft Green - Triadic +240°
#0D0A29≈ Darkest Soft Blue - Split 150°
#0A291D≈ Darkest Soft Mint - Split 210°
#0A1629≈ Darkest Soft Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Soft Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Soft Scarlet | Aa | 18.16:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Soft Scarlet | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Soft Scarlet
background-color: #290D0A;color: #290D0A;background-color: rgb(41, 13, 10);background-color: hsl(6, 61%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-soft-scarlet: #290D0A; }class="bg-[#290D0A]"Colors similar to Darkest Soft Scarlet
- Darkest Soft Red
#290A0A - Darkest Soft Vermilion
#29100A - Darkest Soft Cardinal
#290A0D - Darkest Bright Vermilion
#2E0D05 - Darkest Soft Crimson
#290A10 - Darkest Muted Red
#240F0F - Darkest Soft Cinnabar
#29130A - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905 - Darkest Muted Scarlet
#24110F - Darkest Bright Cinnabar
#2E1105 - Darkest Muted Cardinal
#240F11 - Darkest Soft Ruby
#290A13
More red shades
- Dark Bright Scarlet
#77180D - Deep Bright Scarlet
#9C1F11 - Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
#C12715 - Bright Scarlet
#E62E19 - Medium Light Bright Scarlet
#EA4F3E - Light Bright Scarlet
#EE7163 - Very Dark Soft Scarlet
#491812 - Dark Soft Scarlet
#6A221B - Deep Soft Scarlet
#8B2D23 - Medium Dark Soft Scarlet
#AB382B - Soft Scarlet
#CC4233
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Soft Scarlet?
The HEX code for Darkest Soft Scarlet is #290D0A.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Soft Scarlet?
Darkest Soft Scarlet has an RGB value of 41, 13, 10 (rgb(41, 13, 10)). In HSL it is 6°, 61%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Soft Scarlet?
Use white text on Darkest Soft Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 18.16:1 and black text has 1.16:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Soft Scarlet?
The complementary color of Darkest Soft Scarlet is #0A2629. Analogous colors #290A16 and #291D0A also pair well.