Deep Bright Scarlet is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #9C1F11, which equals rgb(156, 31, 17) in RGB and hsl(6, 80%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M80 Y89 K39, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#9C1F11 - RGB
156, 31, 17 - HSL
6°, 80%, 34% - CMYK
0, 80, 89, 39 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Bright 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 8.02:1. Its complementary color is #118E9C.
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Deep Bright Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #9C1F11 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(156, 31, 17) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 80%, 34%) |
| HSV | 6°, 89%, 61% |
| CMYK | 0%, 80%, 89%, 39% |
| Decimal | 10231569 |
Shades and tints of Deep Bright Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EFDAD7 - 100
#DEB4B0 - 200
#CE8F88 - 300
#BD6A60 - 400
#AD4439 - 500
#9C1F11 - 600
#821A0E - 700
#68150B - 800
#4E1009 - 900
#340A06 - 950
#1A0503
Color harmonies for Deep Bright Scarlet
- Complementary
#118E9C≈ Deep Bright Cyan - Analogous −30°
#9C1149≈ Deep Bright Blush - Analogous +30°
#9C6511≈ Deep Bright Amber - Triadic +120°
#119C1F≈ Deep Bright Green - Triadic +240°
#1F119C≈ Deep Bright Blue - Split 150°
#119C65≈ Deep Bright Aquamarine - Split 210°
#11499C≈ Deep Bright Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Bright Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Bright Scarlet | Aa | 8.02:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Bright Scarlet | Aa | 2.62:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Bright Scarlet
background-color: #9C1F11;color: #9C1F11;background-color: rgb(156, 31, 17);background-color: hsl(6, 80%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-bright-scarlet: #9C1F11; }class="bg-[#9C1F11]"Colors similar to Deep Bright Scarlet
- Deep Bright Red
#9C1111 - Deep Bright Vermilion
#9C2D11 - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Deep Vermilion
#AD2300 - Deep Soft Red
#8B2323 - Fire Brick
#B22222 - Dark Vermilion
#851B00 - Brown
#A52A2A - Deep Scarlet
#AD1100 - Deep Soft Scarlet
#8B2D23 - Dark Cinnabar
#852800 - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D
More red shades
- Pure Scarlet
#FF1A00 - Medium Light Scarlet
#FF3E29 - Light Scarlet
#FF6352 - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905 - Very Dark Bright Scarlet
#531109 - Dark Bright Scarlet
#77180D - Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
#C12715 - Bright Scarlet
#E62E19 - Medium Light Bright Scarlet
#EA4F3E - Light Bright Scarlet
#EE7163 - Darkest Soft Scarlet
#290D0A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Bright Scarlet?
The HEX code for Deep Bright Scarlet is #9C1F11.
What is the RGB value of Deep Bright Scarlet?
Deep Bright Scarlet has an RGB value of 156, 31, 17 (rgb(156, 31, 17)). In HSL it is 6°, 80%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Bright Scarlet?
Use white text on Deep Bright Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.02:1 and black text has 2.62:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Bright Scarlet?
The complementary color of Deep Bright Scarlet is #118E9C. Analogous colors #9C1149 and #9C6511 also pair well.