Medium Dark Muted Scarlet is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #964940, which equals rgb(150, 73, 64) in RGB and hsl(6, 40%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M51 Y57 K41, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#964940 - RGB
150, 73, 64 - HSL
6°, 40%, 42% - CMYK
0, 51, 57, 41 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, moderately saturated
About Medium Dark Muted 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 6.32:1. Its complementary color is #408D96.
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Medium Dark Muted Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #964940 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 73, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 40%, 42%) |
| HSV | 6°, 57%, 59% |
| CMYK | 0%, 51%, 57%, 41% |
| Decimal | 9849152 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEE1DF - 100
#DCC2BF - 200
#CBA4A0 - 300
#B98680 - 400
#A86760 - 500
#964940 - 600
#7D3D35 - 700
#64312B - 800
#4B2520 - 900
#321815 - 950
#190C0B
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
- Complementary
#408D96≈ Medium Dark Muted Peacock - Analogous −30°
#964063≈ Medium Dark Muted Blush - Analogous +30°
#967440≈ Medium Dark Muted Amber - Triadic +120°
#409649≈ Medium Dark Muted Emerald - Triadic +240°
#494096≈ Medium Dark Muted Indigo - Split 150°
#409674≈ Medium Dark Muted Aquamarine - Split 210°
#406396≈ Medium Dark Muted Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Muted Scarlet | Aa | 6.32:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Muted Scarlet | Aa | 3.32:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
background-color: #964940;color: #964940;background-color: rgb(150, 73, 64);background-color: hsl(6, 40%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-muted-scarlet: #964940; }class="bg-[#964940]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
- Medium Dark Muted Vermilion
#965140 - Medium Dark Muted Red
#964040 - Chestnut
#954535 - Medium Dark Muted Cardinal
#964049 - Medium Dark Muted Crimson
#964051 - Medium Dark Muted Cinnabar
#965A40 - Sienna
#A0522D - Medium Dark Muted Ruby
#96405A - Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
#AB452B - Deep Soft Persimmon
#8B4C23 - Medium Dark Soft Cinnabar
#AB512B - Deep Muted Cinnabar
#794934
More red shades
- Medium Light Soft Scarlet
#D46054 - Light Soft Scarlet
#DC7F74 - Darkest Muted Scarlet
#24110F - Very Dark Muted Scarlet
#401F1C - Dark Muted Scarlet
#5D2D28 - Deep Muted Scarlet
#793B34 - Muted Scarlet
#B2574D - Medium Light Muted Scarlet
#BF7269 - Light Muted Scarlet
#CB8D86 - Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
#372725 - Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Muted Scarlet?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Muted Scarlet is #964940.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Muted Scarlet?
Medium Dark Muted Scarlet has an RGB value of 150, 73, 64 (rgb(150, 73, 64)). In HSL it is 6°, 40%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Muted Scarlet?
Use white text on Medium Dark Muted Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.32:1 and black text has 3.32:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Muted Scarlet?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Muted Scarlet is #408D96. Analogous colors #964063 and #967440 also pair well.