Deep Dusty Scarlet is a medium-dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #684945, which equals rgb(104, 73, 69) in RGB and hsl(7, 20%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M30 Y34 K59, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#684945 - RGB
104, 73, 69 - HSL
7°, 20%, 34% - CMYK
0, 30, 34, 59 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Deep Dusty 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 7.99:1. Its complementary color is #456468.
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Deep Dusty Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #684945 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 73, 69) |
| HSL | hsl(7, 20%, 34%) |
| HSV | 7°, 34%, 41% |
| CMYK | 0%, 30%, 34%, 59% |
| Decimal | 6834501 |
Shades and tints of Deep Dusty Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6E1E0 - 100
#CDC2C1 - 200
#B4A4A2 - 300
#9A8683 - 400
#816764 - 500
#684945 - 600
#573D3A - 700
#45312E - 800
#342523 - 900
#231817 - 950
#110C0C
Color harmonies for Deep Dusty Scarlet
- Complementary
#456468≈ Deep Dusty Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#684553≈ Deep Dusty Ruby - Analogous +30°
#685B45≈ Deep Dusty Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#456849≈ Deep Dusty Emerald - Triadic +240°
#494568≈ Deep Dusty Indigo - Split 150°
#45685B≈ Deep Dusty Seafoam - Split 210°
#455368≈ Deep Dusty Sapphire
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Dusty Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Dusty Scarlet | Aa | 7.99:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Dusty Scarlet | Aa | 2.63:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Dusty Scarlet
background-color: #684945;color: #684945;background-color: rgb(104, 73, 69);background-color: hsl(7, 20%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-dusty-scarlet: #684945; }class="bg-[#684945]"Colors similar to Deep Dusty Scarlet
- Deep Dusty Vermilion
#684C45 - Deep Dusty Red
#684545 - Deep Dusty Cardinal
#684549 - Deep Dusty Crimson
#68454C - Deep Dusty Cinnabar
#685045 - Umber
#635147 - Deep Dusty Ruby
#684550 - Deep Dusty Persimmon
#685345 - Deep Dusty Carmine
#684553 - Coffee
#6F4E37 - Deep Dusty Orange
#685745 - Eggplant
#614051
More red shades
- Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
#964940 - Muted Scarlet
#B2574D - Medium Light Muted Scarlet
#BF7269 - Light Muted Scarlet
#CB8D86 - Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
#372725 - Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835 - Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
#815A56 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Medium Light Dusty Scarlet
#A9837E - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97 - Darkest Vermilion
#330A00
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Dusty Scarlet?
The HEX code for Deep Dusty Scarlet is #684945.
What is the RGB value of Deep Dusty Scarlet?
Deep Dusty Scarlet has an RGB value of 104, 73, 69 (rgb(104, 73, 69)). In HSL it is 7°, 20%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Dusty Scarlet?
Use white text on Deep Dusty Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.99:1 and black text has 2.63:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Dusty Scarlet?
The complementary color of Deep Dusty Scarlet is #456468. Analogous colors #684553 and #685B45 also pair well.