Medium Dark Dusty Red is a medium-dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #815656, which equals rgb(129, 86, 86) in RGB and hsl(0, 20%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M33 Y33 K49, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#815656 - RGB
129, 86, 86 - HSL
0°, 20%, 42% - CMYK
0, 33, 33, 49 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Medium Dark 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.18:1. Its complementary color is #568181.
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Medium Dark Dusty Red color codes
| HEX | #815656 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(129, 86, 86) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 20%, 42%) |
| HSV | 0°, 33%, 51% |
| CMYK | 0%, 33%, 33%, 49% |
| Decimal | 8476246 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Dusty Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EAE3E3 - 100
#D5C7C7 - 200
#C0ABAB - 300
#AB8E8E - 400
#967272 - 500
#815656 - 600
#6C4848 - 700
#563939 - 800
#412B2B - 900
#2B1D1D - 950
#160E0E
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Dusty Red
- Complementary
#568181≈ Medium Dark Dusty Teal - Analogous −30°
#81566B≈ Medium Dark Dusty Rose - Analogous +30°
#816B56≈ Medium Dark Dusty Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#568156≈ Medium Dark Dusty Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#565681≈ Medium Dark Dusty Ultramarine - Split 150°
#56816B≈ Medium Dark Dusty Malachite - Split 210°
#566B81≈ Medium Dark Dusty Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Dusty Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Dusty Red | Aa | 6.18:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Dusty Red | Aa | 3.40:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Dusty Red
background-color: #815656;color: #815656;background-color: rgb(129, 86, 86);background-color: hsl(0, 20%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-dusty-red: #815656; }class="bg-[#815656]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Dusty Red
- Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal
#81565A - Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
#815A56 - Medium Dark Dusty Crimson
#81565E - Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion
#815E56 - Medium Dark Dusty Ruby
#815663 - Medium Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#816356 - Medium Dark Dusty Carmine
#815667 - Medium Dark Dusty Blush
#81566B - Medium Dark Dusty Persimmon
#816756 - Medium Dark Dusty Rose
#81566F - Medium Dark Dusty Orange
#816B56 - Warm Gray 40
#6F665D
More red shades
- Muted Red
#B24D4D - Medium Light Muted Red
#BF6969 - Light Muted Red
#CB8686 - Very Dark Dusty Red
#372525 - Dark Dusty Red
#503535 - Deep Dusty Red
#684545 - Dusty Red
#996666 - Medium Light Dusty Red
#A97E7E - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Darkest Scarlet
#330500 - Very Dark Scarlet
#5C0900
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Red?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Red is #815656.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Dusty Red?
Medium Dark Dusty Red has an RGB value of 129, 86, 86 (rgb(129, 86, 86)). In HSL it is 0°, 20%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Dusty Red?
Use white text on Medium Dark Dusty Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.18:1 and black text has 3.40:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Dusty Red?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Dusty Red is #568181. Analogous colors #81566B and #816B56 also pair well.