Dusty Crimson is a medium, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #996670, which equals rgb(153, 102, 112) in RGB and hsl(348, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M33 Y27 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#996670 - RGB
153, 102, 112 - HSL
348°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
0, 33, 27, 40 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, muted
About 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 4.68:1. Its complementary color is #66998F.
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Dusty Crimson color codes
| HEX | #996670 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 102, 112) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 348°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 0%, 33%, 27%, 40% |
| Decimal | 10053232 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEE6E7 - 100
#DDCCCF - 200
#CCB3B8 - 300
#BB99A0 - 400
#AA8088 - 500
#996670 - 600
#80555D - 700
#66444B - 800
#4D3338 - 900
#332225 - 950
#1A1113
Color harmonies for Dusty Crimson
- Complementary
#66998F≈ Dusty Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#99668A≈ Dusty Cerise - Analogous +30°
#997566≈ Dusty Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#709966≈ Dusty Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#667099≈ Dusty Sapphire - Split 150°
#669975≈ Dusty Emerald - Split 210°
#668A99≈ Dusty Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Crimson | Aa | 4.68:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dusty Crimson | Aa | 4.49:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Dusty Crimson
background-color: #996670;color: #996670;background-color: rgb(153, 102, 112);background-color: hsl(348, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-crimson: #996670; }class="bg-[#996670]"Colors similar to Dusty Crimson
- Dusty Ruby
#996675 - Dusty Cardinal
#99666B - Dusty Red
#996666 - Dusty Carmine
#99667A - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Dusty Blush
#996680 - Dusty Vermilion
#997066 - Dusty Rose
#996685 - Dusty Cinnabar
#997566 - Dusty Raspberry
#99668A - Dusty Persimmon
#997A66 - Dusty Cerise
#99668F
More red shades
- Medium Light Muted Crimson
#BF697A - Light Muted Crimson
#CB8693 - Very Dark Dusty Crimson
#372528 - Dark Dusty Crimson
#50353A - Deep Dusty Crimson
#68454C - Medium Dark Dusty Crimson
#81565E - Medium Light Dusty Crimson
#A97E87 - Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E - Darkest Cardinal
#330005 - Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Crimson?
The HEX code for Dusty Crimson is #996670.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Crimson?
Dusty Crimson has an RGB value of 153, 102, 112 (rgb(153, 102, 112)). In HSL it is 348°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Crimson?
Use white text on Dusty Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.68:1 and black text has 4.49:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Crimson?
The complementary color of Dusty Crimson is #66998F. Analogous colors #99668A and #997566 also pair well.