Medium Light Dusty Scarlet is a medium, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #A9837E, which equals rgb(169, 131, 126) in RGB and hsl(7, 20%, 58%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M22 Y25 K34, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#A9837E - RGB
169, 131, 126 - HSL
7°, 20%, 58% - CMYK
0, 22, 25, 34 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, muted
About Medium Light 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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.23:1. Its complementary color is #7EA4A9.
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Medium Light Dusty Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #A9837E |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(169, 131, 126) |
| HSL | hsl(7, 20%, 58%) |
| HSV | 7°, 25%, 66% |
| CMYK | 0%, 22%, 25%, 34% |
| Decimal | 11109246 |
Shades and tints of Medium Light Dusty Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1EAEA - 100
#E2D6D4 - 200
#D4C1BF - 300
#C6ACA9 - 400
#B79894 - 500
#A9837E - 600
#8D6D69 - 700
#715754 - 800
#55423F - 900
#382C2A - 950
#1C1615
Color harmonies for Medium Light Dusty Scarlet
- Complementary
#7EA4A9≈ Medium Light Dusty Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#A97E8F≈ Medium Light Dusty Carmine - Analogous +30°
#A9997E≈ Medium Light Dusty Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#7EA983≈ Medium Light Dusty Emerald - Triadic +240°
#837EA9≈ Medium Light Dusty Indigo - Split 150°
#7EA999≈ Medium Light Dusty Seafoam - Split 210°
#7E8FA9≈ Medium Light Dusty Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Light Dusty Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Light Dusty Scarlet | Aa | 3.37:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Medium Light Dusty Scarlet | Aa | 6.23:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Medium Light Dusty Scarlet
background-color: #A9837E;color: #A9837E;background-color: rgb(169, 131, 126);background-color: hsl(7, 20%, 58%);:root { --color-medium-light-dusty-scarlet: #A9837E; }class="bg-[#A9837E]"Colors similar to Medium Light Dusty Scarlet
- Medium Light Dusty Vermilion
#A9877E - Medium Light Dusty Red
#A97E7E - Medium Light Dusty Cardinal
#A97E83 - Medium Light Dusty Cinnabar
#A98B7E - Medium Light Dusty Crimson
#A97E87 - Medium Light Dusty Ruby
#A97E8B - Medium Light Dusty Persimmon
#A9907E - Medium Light Dusty Carmine
#A97E90 - Medium Light Dusty Orange
#A9947E - Warm Gray 55
#978C82 - Medium Light Dusty Blush
#A97E94 - Medium Light Dusty Rose
#A97E98
More red shades
- Light Muted Scarlet
#CB8D86 - Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
#372725 - Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835 - Deep Dusty Scarlet
#684945 - Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
#815A56 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97 - Darkest Vermilion
#330A00 - Very Dark Vermilion
#5C1200 - Dark Vermilion
#851B00 - Deep Vermilion
#AD2300
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Light Dusty Scarlet?
The HEX code for Medium Light Dusty Scarlet is #A9837E.
What is the RGB value of Medium Light Dusty Scarlet?
Medium Light Dusty Scarlet has an RGB value of 169, 131, 126 (rgb(169, 131, 126)). In HSL it is 7°, 20%, 58%.
What text color should I use on Medium Light Dusty Scarlet?
Use black text on Medium Light Dusty Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.37:1 and black text has 6.23:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Light Dusty Scarlet?
The complementary color of Medium Light Dusty Scarlet is #7EA4A9. Analogous colors #A97E8F and #A9997E also pair well.