Light Dusty Crimson is a medium-light, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #BA979E, which equals rgb(186, 151, 158) in RGB and hsl(348, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M19 Y15 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BA979E - RGB
186, 151, 158 - HSL
348°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
0, 19, 15, 27 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.01:1. Its complementary color is #97BAB3.
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Light Dusty Crimson color codes
| HEX | #BA979E |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 151, 158) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 348°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 0%, 19%, 15%, 27% |
| Decimal | 12228510 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4EEEF - 100
#E8DCDF - 200
#DDCBCF - 300
#D1BABE - 400
#C6A8AE - 500
#BA979E - 600
#9B7E84 - 700
#7C6569 - 800
#5D4C4F - 900
#3E3235 - 950
#1F191A
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Crimson
- Complementary
#97BAB3≈ Light Dusty Teal - Analogous −30°
#BA97AF≈ Light Dusty Rose - Analogous +30°
#BAA197≈ Light Dusty Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#9EBA97≈ Light Dusty Leaf - Triadic +240°
#979EBA≈ Light Dusty Sapphire - Split 150°
#97BAA1≈ Light Dusty Emerald - Split 210°
#97AFBA≈ Light Dusty Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Crimson | Aa | 2.62:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Crimson | Aa | 8.01:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Crimson
background-color: #BA979E;color: #BA979E;background-color: rgb(186, 151, 158);background-color: hsl(348, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-crimson: #BA979E; }class="bg-[#BA979E]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Crimson
- Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1 - Light Dusty Cardinal
#BA979A - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Light Dusty Carmine
#BA97A5 - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97 - Light Dusty Blush
#BA97A8 - Light Dusty Vermilion
#BA9E97 - Light Dusty Rose
#BA97AC - Light Dusty Cinnabar
#BAA197 - Light Dusty Raspberry
#BA97AF - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Light Dusty Persimmon
#BAA597
More red shades
- Very Dark Dusty Crimson
#372528 - Dark Dusty Crimson
#50353A - Deep Dusty Crimson
#68454C - Medium Dark Dusty Crimson
#81565E - Dusty Crimson
#996670 - Medium Light Dusty Crimson
#A97E87 - Darkest Cardinal
#330005 - Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Crimson?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Crimson is #BA979E.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Crimson?
Light Dusty Crimson has an RGB value of 186, 151, 158 (rgb(186, 151, 158)). In HSL it is 348°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Crimson?
Use black text on Light Dusty Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.62:1 and black text has 8.01:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Crimson?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Crimson is #97BAB3. Analogous colors #BA97AF and #BAA197 also pair well.