Deep Dusty Crimson is a medium-dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #68454C, which equals rgb(104, 69, 76) in RGB and hsl(348, 20%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M34 Y27 K59, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#68454C - RGB
104, 69, 76 - HSL
348°, 20%, 34% - CMYK
0, 34, 27, 59 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Deep Dusty Crimson
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 8.25:1. Its complementary color is #456861.
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Deep Dusty Crimson color codes
| HEX | #68454C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 69, 76) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 20%, 34%) |
| HSV | 348°, 34%, 41% |
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 27%, 59% |
| Decimal | 6833484 |
Shades and tints of Deep Dusty Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6E0E1 - 100
#CDC1C3 - 200
#B4A2A6 - 300
#9A8388 - 400
#81646A - 500
#68454C - 600
#573A3F - 700
#452E33 - 800
#342326 - 900
#231719 - 950
#110C0D
Color harmonies for Deep Dusty Crimson
- Complementary
#456861≈ Deep Dusty Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#68455E≈ Deep Dusty Cerise - Analogous +30°
#685045≈ Deep Dusty Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#4C6845≈ Deep Dusty Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#454C68≈ Deep Dusty Royal - Split 150°
#456850≈ Deep Dusty Malachite - Split 210°
#455E68≈ Deep Dusty Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Dusty Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Dusty Crimson | Aa | 8.25:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Dusty Crimson | Aa | 2.54:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Dusty Crimson
background-color: #68454C;color: #68454C;background-color: rgb(104, 69, 76);background-color: hsl(348, 20%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-dusty-crimson: #68454C; }class="bg-[#68454C]"Colors similar to Deep Dusty Crimson
- Deep Dusty Cardinal
#684549 - Deep Dusty Ruby
#684550 - Deep Dusty Red
#684545 - Deep Dusty Carmine
#684553 - Deep Dusty Scarlet
#684945 - Eggplant
#614051 - Deep Dusty Blush
#684557 - Deep Dusty Vermilion
#684C45 - Deep Dusty Rose
#68455A - Deep Dusty Cinnabar
#685045 - Umber
#635147 - Deep Dusty Raspberry
#68455E
More red shades
- Medium Dark Muted Crimson
#964051 - Muted Crimson
#B24D61 - Medium Light Muted Crimson
#BF697A - Light Muted Crimson
#CB8693 - Very Dark Dusty Crimson
#372528 - Dark Dusty Crimson
#50353A - Medium Dark Dusty Crimson
#81565E - Dusty Crimson
#996670 - Medium Light Dusty Crimson
#A97E87 - Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E - Darkest Cardinal
#330005
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Dusty Crimson?
The HEX code for Deep Dusty Crimson is #68454C.
What is the RGB value of Deep Dusty Crimson?
Deep Dusty Crimson has an RGB value of 104, 69, 76 (rgb(104, 69, 76)). In HSL it is 348°, 20%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Dusty Crimson?
Use white text on Deep Dusty Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.25:1 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 Crimson?
The complementary color of Deep Dusty Crimson is #456861. Analogous colors #68455E and #685045 also pair well.