Light Dusty Red is a medium-light, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #BA9797, which equals rgb(186, 151, 151) in RGB and hsl(0, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M19 Y19 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BA9797 - RGB
186, 151, 151 - HSL
0°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
0, 19, 19, 27 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light Dusty Red
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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.96:1. Its complementary color is #97BABA.
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Light Dusty Red color codes
| HEX | #BA9797 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 151, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 0°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 0%, 19%, 19%, 27% |
| Decimal | 12228503 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4EEEE - 100
#E8DCDC - 200
#DDCBCB - 300
#D1BABA - 400
#C6A8A8 - 500
#BA9797 - 600
#9B7E7E - 700
#7C6565 - 800
#5D4C4C - 900
#3E3232 - 950
#1F1919
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Red
- Complementary
#97BABA≈ Light Dusty Teal - Analogous −30°
#BA97A8≈ Light Dusty Carmine - Analogous +30°
#BAA897≈ Light Dusty Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#97BA97≈ Light Dusty Kelly - Triadic +240°
#9797BA≈ Light Dusty Ultramarine - Split 150°
#97BAA8≈ Light Dusty Malachite - Split 210°
#97A8BA≈ Light Dusty Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Red | Aa | 2.64:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Red | Aa | 7.96:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Red
background-color: #BA9797;color: #BA9797;background-color: rgb(186, 151, 151);background-color: hsl(0, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-red: #BA9797; }class="bg-[#BA9797]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Red
- Light Dusty Cardinal
#BA979A - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97 - Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E - Light Dusty Vermilion
#BA9E97 - Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1 - Light Dusty Cinnabar
#BAA197 - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Light Dusty Carmine
#BA97A5 - Light Dusty Blush
#BA97A8 - Light Dusty Persimmon
#BAA597 - Light Dusty Rose
#BA97AC - Light Dusty Orange
#BAA897
More red shades
- Very Dark Dusty Red
#372525 - Dark Dusty Red
#503535 - Deep Dusty Red
#684545 - Medium Dark Dusty Red
#815656 - Dusty Red
#996666 - Medium Light Dusty Red
#A97E7E - Darkest Scarlet
#330500 - Very Dark Scarlet
#5C0900 - Dark Scarlet
#850D00 - Deep Scarlet
#AD1100 - Medium Dark Scarlet
#D61500
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Red?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Red is #BA9797.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Red?
Light Dusty Red has an RGB value of 186, 151, 151 (rgb(186, 151, 151)). In HSL it is 0°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Red?
Use black text on Light Dusty Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.64:1 and black text has 7.96:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Red?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Red is #97BABA. Analogous colors #BA97A8 and #BAA897 also pair well.