Medium Dark Scarlet is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #D61500, which equals rgb(214, 21, 0) in RGB and hsl(6, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M90 Y100 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#D61500 - RGB
214, 21, 0 - HSL
6°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
0, 90, 100, 16 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium Dark 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 5.29:1. Its complementary color is #00C1D6.
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Medium Dark Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #D61500 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 21, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 6°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 0%, 90%, 100%, 16% |
| Decimal | 14030080 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F8D8D5 - 100
#F1B1AA - 200
#EB8A80 - 300
#E46355 - 400
#DD3C2B - 500
#D61500 - 600
#B21200 - 700
#8F0E00 - 800
#6B0B00 - 900
#470700 - 950
#240400
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Scarlet
- Complementary
#00C1D6≈ Dark Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#D60056≈ Medium Dark Blush - Analogous +30°
#D68100≈ Medium Dark Amber - Triadic +120°
#00D615≈ Medium Dark Green - Triadic +240°
#1500D6≈ Medium Dark Blue - Split 150°
#00D681≈ Medium Dark Aquamarine - Split 210°
#0056D6≈ Medium Dark Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Scarlet | Aa | 5.29:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Scarlet | Aa | 3.97:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Scarlet
background-color: #D61500;color: #D61500;background-color: rgb(214, 21, 0);background-color: hsl(6, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-scarlet: #D61500; }class="bg-[#D61500]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Scarlet
- Medium Dark Red
#D60000 - Medium Dark Vermilion
#D62B00 - Bright Red
#E61919 - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515 - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
#C12715 - Bright Scarlet
#E62E19 - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Deep Scarlet
#AD1100 - Pure Scarlet
#FF1A00 - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Deep Vermilion
#AD2300
More red shades
- Medium Light Dusty Red
#A97E7E - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Darkest Scarlet
#330500 - Very Dark Scarlet
#5C0900 - Dark Scarlet
#850D00 - Deep Scarlet
#AD1100 - Pure Scarlet
#FF1A00 - Medium Light Scarlet
#FF3E29 - Light Scarlet
#FF6352 - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905 - Very Dark Bright Scarlet
#531109
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Scarlet?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Scarlet is #D61500.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Scarlet?
Medium Dark Scarlet has an RGB value of 214, 21, 0 (rgb(214, 21, 0)). In HSL it is 6°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Scarlet?
Use white text on Medium Dark Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.29:1 and black text has 3.97:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Scarlet?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Scarlet is #00C1D6. Analogous colors #D60056 and #D68100 also pair well.