Medium Dark Soft Red is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #AB2B2B, which equals rgb(171, 43, 43) in RGB and hsl(0, 60%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M75 Y75 K33, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AB2B2B - RGB
171, 43, 43 - HSL
0°, 60%, 42% - CMYK
0, 75, 75, 33 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Medium Dark Soft 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. 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 6.75:1. Its complementary color is #2BABAB.
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Medium Dark Soft Red color codes
| HEX | #AB2B2B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 43, 43) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 60%, 42%) |
| HSV | 0°, 75%, 67% |
| CMYK | 0%, 75%, 75%, 33% |
| Decimal | 11217707 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Soft Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1DCDC - 100
#E3B8B8 - 200
#D59595 - 300
#C77272 - 400
#B94E4E - 500
#AB2B2B - 600
#8F2424 - 700
#721D1D - 800
#561616 - 900
#390E0E - 950
#1D0707
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Soft Red
- Complementary
#2BABAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Teal - Analogous −30°
#AB2B6B≈ Medium Dark Soft Rose - Analogous +30°
#AB6B2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#2BAB2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#2B2BAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Ultramarine - Split 150°
#2BAB6B≈ Medium Dark Soft Malachite - Split 210°
#2B6BAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Soft Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Soft Red | Aa | 6.75:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Soft Red | Aa | 3.11:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Soft Red
background-color: #AB2B2B;color: #AB2B2B;background-color: rgb(171, 43, 43);background-color: hsl(0, 60%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-soft-red: #AB2B2B; }class="bg-[#AB2B2B]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Soft Red
- Brown
#A52A2A - Medium Dark Soft Cardinal
#AB2B38 - Fire Brick
#B22222 - Medium Dark Soft Scarlet
#AB382B - Medium Dark Soft Crimson
#AB2B45 - Deep Bright Vermilion
#9C2D11 - Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
#C12715 - Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
#AB452B - Deep Bright Scarlet
#9C1F11 - Deep Soft Scarlet
#8B2D23 - Cardinal
#C41E3A - Deep Soft Cardinal
#8B232D
More red shades
- Medium Light Bright Red
#EA3E3E - Light Bright Red
#EE6363 - Darkest Soft Red
#290A0A - Very Dark Soft Red
#491212 - Dark Soft Red
#6A1B1B - Deep Soft Red
#8B2323 - Soft Red
#CC3333 - Medium Light Soft Red
#D45454 - Light Soft Red
#DC7474 - Darkest Muted Red
#240F0F - Very Dark Muted Red
#401C1C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Red?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Red is #AB2B2B.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Soft Red?
Medium Dark Soft Red has an RGB value of 171, 43, 43 (rgb(171, 43, 43)). In HSL it is 0°, 60%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Soft Red?
Use white text on Medium Dark Soft Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.75:1 and black text has 3.11:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Soft Red?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Soft Red is #2BABAB. Analogous colors #AB2B6B and #AB6B2B also pair well.