Deep Dusty Cardinal is a medium-dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #684549, which equals rgb(104, 69, 73) in RGB and hsl(353, 20%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M34 Y30 K59, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#684549 - RGB
104, 69, 73 - HSL
353°, 20%, 34% - CMYK
0, 34, 30, 59 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Deep Dusty Cardinal
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 8.28:1. Its complementary color is #456864.
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Deep Dusty Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #684549 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 69, 73) |
| HSL | hsl(353, 20%, 34%) |
| HSV | 353°, 34%, 41% |
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 30%, 59% |
| Decimal | 6833481 |
Shades and tints of Deep Dusty Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6E0E1 - 100
#CDC1C2 - 200
#B4A2A4 - 300
#9A8386 - 400
#816467 - 500
#684549 - 600
#573A3D - 700
#452E31 - 800
#342325 - 900
#231718 - 950
#110C0C
Color harmonies for Deep Dusty Cardinal
- Complementary
#456864≈ Deep Dusty Teal - Analogous −30°
#68455B≈ Deep Dusty Rose - Analogous +30°
#685345≈ Deep Dusty Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#496845≈ Deep Dusty Clover - Triadic +240°
#454968≈ Deep Dusty Cobalt - Split 150°
#456853≈ Deep Dusty Jade - Split 210°
#455B68≈ Deep Dusty Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Dusty Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Dusty Cardinal | Aa | 8.28:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Dusty Cardinal | Aa | 2.54:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Dusty Cardinal
background-color: #684549;color: #684549;background-color: rgb(104, 69, 73);background-color: hsl(353, 20%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-dusty-cardinal: #684549; }class="bg-[#684549]"Colors similar to Deep Dusty Cardinal
- Deep Dusty Crimson
#68454C - Deep Dusty Red
#684545 - Deep Dusty Scarlet
#684945 - Deep Dusty Ruby
#684550 - Deep Dusty Vermilion
#684C45 - Deep Dusty Carmine
#684553 - Eggplant
#614051 - Deep Dusty Blush
#684557 - Deep Dusty Cinnabar
#685045 - Umber
#635147 - Deep Dusty Rose
#68455A - Deep Dusty Persimmon
#685345
More red shades
- Deep Muted Cardinal
#79343B - Medium Dark Muted Cardinal
#964049 - Muted Cardinal
#B24D57 - Medium Light Muted Cardinal
#BF6972 - Light Muted Cardinal
#CB868D - Very Dark Dusty Cardinal
#372527 - Dark Dusty Cardinal
#503538 - Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal
#81565A - Dusty Cardinal
#99666B - Medium Light Dusty Cardinal
#A97E83 - Light Dusty Cardinal
#BA979A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Dusty Cardinal?
The HEX code for Deep Dusty Cardinal is #684549.
What is the RGB value of Deep Dusty Cardinal?
Deep Dusty Cardinal has an RGB value of 104, 69, 73 (rgb(104, 69, 73)). In HSL it is 353°, 20%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Dusty Cardinal?
Use white text on Deep Dusty Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.28:1 and black text has 2.54:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Dusty Cardinal?
The complementary color of Deep Dusty Cardinal is #456864. Analogous colors #68455B and #685345 also pair well.