Medium Dark Bright Scarlet is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #C12715, which equals rgb(193, 39, 21) in RGB and hsl(6, 80%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M80 Y89 K24, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#C12715 - RGB
193, 39, 21 - HSL
6°, 80%, 42% - CMYK
0, 80, 89, 24 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Medium Dark Bright 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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.88:1. Its complementary color is #15B0C1.
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Medium Dark Bright Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #C12715 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 39, 21) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 80%, 42%) |
| HSV | 6°, 89%, 76% |
| CMYK | 0%, 80%, 89%, 24% |
| Decimal | 12658453 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F5DBD8 - 100
#EAB7B1 - 200
#E0938A - 300
#D66F63 - 400
#CB4B3C - 500
#C12715 - 600
#A12112 - 700
#811A0E - 800
#61140B - 900
#400D07 - 950
#200704
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
- Complementary
#15B0C1≈ Medium Dark Bright Cyan - Analogous −30°
#C1155A≈ Medium Dark Bright Blush - Analogous +30°
#C17C15≈ Dark Goldenrod - Triadic +120°
#15C127≈ Medium Dark Bright Emerald - Triadic +240°
#2715C1≈ Medium Dark Bright Indigo - Split 150°
#15C17C≈ Medium Dark Bright Mint - Split 210°
#155AC1≈ Denim
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Bright Scarlet | Aa | 5.88:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Bright Scarlet | Aa | 3.57:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
background-color: #C12715;color: #C12715;background-color: rgb(193, 39, 21);background-color: hsl(6, 80%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-bright-scarlet: #C12715; }class="bg-[#C12715]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
- Fire Brick
#B22222 - Medium Dark Bright Vermilion
#C13815 - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515 - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Deep Vermilion
#AD2300 - Medium Dark Vermilion
#D62B00 - Medium Dark Soft Red
#AB2B2B - Deep Cinnabar
#AD3400 - Soft Red
#CC3333 - Rust
#B7410E - Brown
#A52A2A - Cardinal
#C41E3A
More red shades
- Medium Light Scarlet
#FF3E29 - Light Scarlet
#FF6352 - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905 - Very Dark Bright Scarlet
#531109 - Dark Bright Scarlet
#77180D - Deep Bright Scarlet
#9C1F11 - Bright Scarlet
#E62E19 - Medium Light Bright Scarlet
#EA4F3E - Light Bright Scarlet
#EE7163 - Darkest Soft Scarlet
#290D0A - Very Dark Soft Scarlet
#491812
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Bright Scarlet?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Bright Scarlet is #C12715.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Bright Scarlet?
Medium Dark Bright Scarlet has an RGB value of 193, 39, 21 (rgb(193, 39, 21)). In HSL it is 6°, 80%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Bright Scarlet?
Use white text on Medium Dark Bright Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.88:1 and black text has 3.57:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Bright Scarlet?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Bright Scarlet is #15B0C1. Analogous colors #C1155A and #C17C15 also pair well.