Dusty Cinnabar is a medium, muted shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #997566, which equals rgb(153, 117, 102) in RGB and hsl(18, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M24 Y33 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#997566 - RGB
153, 117, 102 - HSL
18°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
0, 24, 33, 40 - Family
Orange - Tone
Medium, muted
About Dusty Cinnabar
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.09:1. Its complementary color is #668A99.
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Dusty Cinnabar color codes
| HEX | #997566 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 117, 102) |
| HSL | hsl(18, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 18°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 0%, 24%, 33%, 40% |
| Decimal | 10057062 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Cinnabar
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEE8E6 - 100
#DDD1CC - 200
#CCBAB3 - 300
#BBA399 - 400
#AA8C80 - 500
#997566 - 600
#806255 - 700
#664E44 - 800
#4D3B33 - 900
#332722 - 950
#1A1411
Color harmonies for Dusty Cinnabar
- Complementary
#668A99≈ Dusty Peacock - Analogous −30°
#996670≈ Dusty Ruby - Analogous +30°
#998F66≈ Dusty Amber - Triadic +120°
#669975≈ Dusty Emerald - Triadic +240°
#756699≈ Dusty Indigo - Split 150°
#66998F≈ Dusty Aquamarine - Split 210°
#667099≈ Dusty Sapphire
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Cinnabar
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Cinnabar | Aa | 4.13:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Dusty Cinnabar | Aa | 5.09:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dusty Cinnabar
background-color: #997566;color: #997566;background-color: rgb(153, 117, 102);background-color: hsl(18, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-cinnabar: #997566; }class="bg-[#997566]"Colors similar to Dusty Cinnabar
- Dusty Vermilion
#997066 - Dusty Persimmon
#997A66 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Dusty Orange
#998066 - Dusty Red
#996666 - Dusty Cardinal
#99666B - Dusty Tangerine
#998566 - Dusty Crimson
#996670 - Dusty Ruby
#996675 - Warm Gray 50
#8B8074 - Dusty Amber
#998A66 - Dusty Carmine
#99667A
More orange shades
- Light Soft Cinnabar
#DC9374 - Pale Soft Cinnabar
#E4AD95 - Very Pale Soft Cinnabar
#EDC6B6 - Palest Soft Cinnabar
#F5DFD6 - Muted Cinnabar
#B26B4D - Medium Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#816356 - Pure Persimmon
#FF6600 - Medium Light Persimmon
#FF7E29 - Light Persimmon
#FF9752 - Pale Persimmon
#FFAF7A - Very Pale Persimmon
#FFC8A3
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Cinnabar?
The HEX code for Dusty Cinnabar is #997566.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Cinnabar?
Dusty Cinnabar has an RGB value of 153, 117, 102 (rgb(153, 117, 102)). In HSL it is 18°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Cinnabar?
Use black text on Dusty Cinnabar. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.13:1 and black text has 5.09:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Cinnabar?
The complementary color of Dusty Cinnabar is #668A99. Analogous colors #996670 and #998F66 also pair well.