Deep Soft Scarlet is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #8B2D23, which equals rgb(139, 45, 35) in RGB and hsl(6, 60%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M68 Y75 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8B2D23 - RGB
139, 45, 35 - HSL
6°, 60%, 34% - CMYK
0, 68, 75, 45 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Soft 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.41:1. Its complementary color is #23808B.
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Deep Soft Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #8B2D23 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 45, 35) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 60%, 34%) |
| HSV | 6°, 75%, 55% |
| CMYK | 0%, 68%, 75%, 45% |
| Decimal | 9121059 |
Shades and tints of Deep Soft Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECDCDA - 100
#D8B9B6 - 200
#C59691 - 300
#B2736C - 400
#9E5048 - 500
#8B2D23 - 600
#74261D - 700
#5D1E17 - 800
#461712 - 900
#2E0F0C - 950
#170806
Color harmonies for Deep Soft Scarlet
- Complementary
#23808B≈ Deep Soft Peacock - Analogous −30°
#8B234C≈ Deep Soft Ruby - Analogous +30°
#8B6123≈ Deep Soft Orange - Triadic +120°
#238B2D≈ Deep Soft Green - Triadic +240°
#2D238B≈ Deep Soft Blue - Split 150°
#238B61≈ Deep Soft Mint - Split 210°
#234C8B≈ Deep Soft Sapphire
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Soft Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Soft Scarlet | Aa | 8.41:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Soft Scarlet | Aa | 2.50:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Soft Scarlet
background-color: #8B2D23;color: #8B2D23;background-color: rgb(139, 45, 35);background-color: hsl(6, 60%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-soft-scarlet: #8B2D23; }class="bg-[#8B2D23]"Colors similar to Deep Soft Scarlet
- Deep Soft Red
#8B2323 - Deep Soft Vermilion
#8B3723 - Deep Soft Cardinal
#8B232D - Deep Soft Crimson
#8B2337 - Deep Bright Vermilion
#9C2D11 - Deep Muted Red
#793434 - Deep Soft Cinnabar
#8B4223 - Brown
#A52A2A - Dark Bright Cinnabar
#772D0D - Deep Bright Scarlet
#9C1F11 - Deep Bright Cinnabar
#9C3B11 - Deep Muted Scarlet
#793B34
More red shades
- Bright Scarlet
#E62E19 - Medium Light Bright Scarlet
#EA4F3E - Light Bright Scarlet
#EE7163 - Darkest Soft Scarlet
#290D0A - Very Dark Soft Scarlet
#491812 - Dark Soft Scarlet
#6A221B - Medium Dark Soft Scarlet
#AB382B - Soft Scarlet
#CC4233 - Medium Light Soft Scarlet
#D46054 - Light Soft Scarlet
#DC7F74 - Darkest Muted Scarlet
#24110F
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Soft Scarlet?
The HEX code for Deep Soft Scarlet is #8B2D23.
What is the RGB value of Deep Soft Scarlet?
Deep Soft Scarlet has an RGB value of 139, 45, 35 (rgb(139, 45, 35)). In HSL it is 6°, 60%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Soft Scarlet?
Use white text on Deep Soft Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.41:1 and black text has 2.50:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Soft Scarlet?
The complementary color of Deep Soft Scarlet is #23808B. Analogous colors #8B234C and #8B6123 also pair well.