Deep Dusty Red is a medium-dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #684545, which equals rgb(104, 69, 69) in RGB and hsl(0, 20%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M34 Y34 K59, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#684545 - RGB
104, 69, 69 - HSL
0°, 20%, 34% - CMYK
0, 34, 34, 59 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Deep Dusty Red
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 8.31:1. Its complementary color is #456868.
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Deep Dusty Red color codes
| HEX | #684545 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 69, 69) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 20%, 34%) |
| HSV | 0°, 34%, 41% |
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 34%, 59% |
| Decimal | 6833477 |
Shades and tints of Deep Dusty Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6E0E0 - 100
#CDC1C1 - 200
#B4A2A2 - 300
#9A8383 - 400
#816464 - 500
#684545 - 600
#573A3A - 700
#452E2E - 800
#342323 - 900
#231717 - 950
#110C0C
Color harmonies for Deep Dusty Red
- Complementary
#456868≈ Deep Dusty Teal - Analogous −30°
#684557≈ Deep Dusty Rose - Analogous +30°
#685745≈ Deep Dusty Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#456845≈ Deep Dusty Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#454568≈ Deep Dusty Ultramarine - Split 150°
#456857≈ Deep Dusty Seafoam - Split 210°
#455768≈ Deep Dusty Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Dusty Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Dusty Red | Aa | 8.31:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Dusty Red | Aa | 2.53:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Dusty Red
background-color: #684545;color: #684545;background-color: rgb(104, 69, 69);background-color: hsl(0, 20%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-dusty-red: #684545; }class="bg-[#684545]"Colors similar to Deep Dusty Red
- Deep Dusty Cardinal
#684549 - Deep Dusty Scarlet
#684945 - Deep Dusty Crimson
#68454C - Deep Dusty Vermilion
#684C45 - Deep Dusty Ruby
#684550 - Deep Dusty Cinnabar
#685045 - Deep Dusty Carmine
#684553 - Eggplant
#614051 - Umber
#635147 - Deep Dusty Persimmon
#685345 - Deep Dusty Blush
#684557 - Coffee
#6F4E37
More red shades
- Medium Dark Muted Red
#964040 - Muted Red
#B24D4D - Medium Light Muted Red
#BF6969 - Light Muted Red
#CB8686 - Very Dark Dusty Red
#372525 - Dark Dusty Red
#503535 - Medium Dark Dusty Red
#815656 - Dusty Red
#996666 - Medium Light Dusty Red
#A97E7E - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Darkest Scarlet
#330500
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Dusty Red?
The HEX code for Deep Dusty Red is #684545.
What is the RGB value of Deep Dusty Red?
Deep Dusty Red has an RGB value of 104, 69, 69 (rgb(104, 69, 69)). In HSL it is 0°, 20%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Dusty Red?
Use white text on Deep Dusty Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.31:1 and black text has 2.53:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Dusty Red?
The complementary color of Deep Dusty Red is #456868. Analogous colors #684557 and #685745 also pair well.