Light Dusty Scarlet is a medium-light, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #BA9A97, which equals rgb(186, 154, 151) in RGB and hsl(5, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M17 Y19 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BA9A97 - RGB
186, 154, 151 - HSL
5°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
0, 17, 19, 27 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light Dusty 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.16:1. Its complementary color is #97B7BA.
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Light Dusty Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #BA9A97 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 154, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(5, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 5°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 0%, 17%, 19%, 27% |
| Decimal | 12229271 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4EEEE - 100
#E8DDDC - 200
#DDCDCB - 300
#D1BCBA - 400
#C6ABA8 - 500
#BA9A97 - 600
#9B807E - 700
#7C6765 - 800
#5D4D4C - 900
#3E3332 - 950
#1F1A19
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Scarlet
- Complementary
#97B7BA≈ Light Dusty Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#BA97A5≈ Light Dusty Blush - Analogous +30°
#BAAB97≈ Light Dusty Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#97BA9A≈ Light Dusty Green - Triadic +240°
#9A97BA≈ Light Dusty Blue - Split 150°
#97BAAB≈ Light Dusty Seafoam - Split 210°
#97A5BA≈ Light Dusty Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Scarlet | Aa | 2.57:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Scarlet | Aa | 8.16:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Scarlet
background-color: #BA9A97;color: #BA9A97;background-color: rgb(186, 154, 151);background-color: hsl(5, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-scarlet: #BA9A97; }class="bg-[#BA9A97]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Scarlet
- Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Light Dusty Cardinal
#BA979A - Light Dusty Vermilion
#BA9E97 - Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E - Light Dusty Cinnabar
#BAA197 - Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1 - Light Dusty Carmine
#BA97A5 - Light Dusty Persimmon
#BAA597 - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Light Dusty Blush
#BA97A8 - Light Dusty Orange
#BAA897 - Light Dusty Rose
#BA97AC
More red shades
- Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
#372725 - Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835 - Deep Dusty Scarlet
#684945 - Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
#815A56 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Medium Light Dusty Scarlet
#A9837E - Darkest Vermilion
#330A00 - Very Dark Vermilion
#5C1200 - Dark Vermilion
#851B00 - Deep Vermilion
#AD2300 - Medium Dark Vermilion
#D62B00
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Scarlet?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Scarlet is #BA9A97.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Scarlet?
Light Dusty Scarlet has an RGB value of 186, 154, 151 (rgb(186, 154, 151)). In HSL it is 5°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Scarlet?
Use black text on Light Dusty Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.57:1 and black text has 8.16:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Scarlet?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Scarlet is #97B7BA. Analogous colors #BA97A5 and #BAAB97 also pair well.