Medium Dark Muted Red is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #964040, which equals rgb(150, 64, 64) in RGB and hsl(0, 40%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M57 Y57 K41, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#964040 - RGB
150, 64, 64 - HSL
0°, 40%, 42% - CMYK
0, 57, 57, 41 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, moderately saturated
About Medium Dark Muted 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 6.77:1. Its complementary color is #409696.
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Medium Dark Muted Red color codes
| HEX | #964040 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 64, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 40%, 42%) |
| HSV | 0°, 57%, 59% |
| CMYK | 0%, 57%, 57%, 41% |
| Decimal | 9846848 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Muted Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEDFDF - 100
#DCBFBF - 200
#CBA0A0 - 300
#B98080 - 400
#A86060 - 500
#964040 - 600
#7D3535 - 700
#642B2B - 800
#4B2020 - 900
#321515 - 950
#190B0B
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Muted Red
- Complementary
#409696≈ Medium Dark Muted Teal - Analogous −30°
#96406B≈ Medium Dark Muted Carmine - Analogous +30°
#966B40≈ Medium Dark Muted Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#409640≈ Medium Dark Muted Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#404096≈ Medium Dark Muted Ultramarine - Split 150°
#40966B≈ Medium Dark Muted Malachite - Split 210°
#406B96≈ Medium Dark Muted Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Muted Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Muted Red | Aa | 6.77:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Muted Red | Aa | 3.10:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Muted Red
background-color: #964040;color: #964040;background-color: rgb(150, 64, 64);background-color: hsl(0, 40%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-muted-red: #964040; }class="bg-[#964040]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Muted Red
- Medium Dark Muted Cardinal
#964049 - Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
#964940 - Chestnut
#954535 - Medium Dark Muted Crimson
#964051 - Medium Dark Muted Vermilion
#965140 - Medium Dark Muted Ruby
#96405A - Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
#AB452B - Deep Soft Cinnabar
#8B4223 - Sienna
#A0522D - Medium Dark Soft Scarlet
#AB382B - Deep Muted Vermilion
#794234 - Deep Muted Scarlet
#793B34
More red shades
- Medium Light Soft Red
#D45454 - Light Soft Red
#DC7474 - Darkest Muted Red
#240F0F - Very Dark Muted Red
#401C1C - Dark Muted Red
#5D2828 - Deep Muted Red
#793434 - Muted Red
#B24D4D - Medium Light Muted Red
#BF6969 - Light Muted Red
#CB8686 - Very Dark Dusty Red
#372525 - Dark Dusty Red
#503535
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Muted Red?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Muted Red is #964040.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Muted Red?
Medium Dark Muted Red has an RGB value of 150, 64, 64 (rgb(150, 64, 64)). In HSL it is 0°, 40%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Muted Red?
Use white text on Medium Dark Muted Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.77:1 and black text has 3.10:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Muted Red?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Muted Red is #409696. Analogous colors #96406B and #966B40 also pair well.