Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet is a medium-dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #815A56, which equals rgb(129, 90, 86) in RGB and hsl(6, 20%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M30 Y33 K49, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#815A56 - RGB
129, 90, 86 - HSL
6°, 20%, 42% - CMYK
0, 30, 33, 49 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Medium Dark 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.95:1. Its complementary color is #567C81.
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Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #815A56 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(129, 90, 86) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 20%, 42%) |
| HSV | 6°, 33%, 51% |
| CMYK | 0%, 30%, 33%, 49% |
| Decimal | 8477270 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EAE4E3 - 100
#D5C8C7 - 200
#C0ADAB - 300
#AB918E - 400
#967672 - 500
#815A56 - 600
#6C4B48 - 700
#563C39 - 800
#412D2B - 900
#2B1E1D - 950
#160F0E
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
- Complementary
#567C81≈ Medium Dark Dusty Peacock - Analogous −30°
#815667≈ Medium Dark Dusty Blush - Analogous +30°
#816F56≈ Medium Dark Dusty Orange - Triadic +120°
#56815A≈ Medium Dark Dusty Green - Triadic +240°
#5A5681≈ Medium Dark Dusty Blue - Split 150°
#56816F≈ Medium Dark Dusty Mint - Split 210°
#566781≈ Medium Dark Dusty Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet | Aa | 5.95:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet | Aa | 3.53:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
background-color: #815A56;color: #815A56;background-color: rgb(129, 90, 86);background-color: hsl(6, 20%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-dusty-scarlet: #815A56; }class="bg-[#815A56]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
- Medium Dark Dusty Red
#815656 - Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion
#815E56 - Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal
#81565A - Medium Dark Dusty Crimson
#81565E - Medium Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#816356 - Medium Dark Dusty Ruby
#815663 - Medium Dark Dusty Persimmon
#816756 - Medium Dark Dusty Carmine
#815667 - Medium Dark Dusty Orange
#816B56 - Medium Dark Dusty Blush
#81566B - Warm Gray 40
#6F665D - Medium Dark Dusty Rose
#81566F
More red shades
- Muted Scarlet
#B2574D - Medium Light Muted Scarlet
#BF7269 - Light Muted Scarlet
#CB8D86 - Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
#372725 - Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835 - Deep Dusty Scarlet
#684945 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Medium Light Dusty Scarlet
#A9837E - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97 - Darkest Vermilion
#330A00 - Very Dark Vermilion
#5C1200
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet is #815A56.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet?
Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet has an RGB value of 129, 90, 86 (rgb(129, 90, 86)). In HSL it is 6°, 20%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet?
Use white text on Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.95:1 and black text has 3.53:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet is #567C81. Analogous colors #815667 and #816F56 also pair well.