Very Dark Bright Scarlet is a dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #531109, which equals rgb(83, 17, 9) in RGB and hsl(6, 80%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M80 Y89 K67, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#531109 - RGB
83, 17, 9 - HSL
6°, 80%, 18% - CMYK
0, 80, 89, 67 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, saturated
About Very Dark Bright 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. 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 14.46:1. Its complementary color is #094B53.
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Very Dark Bright Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #531109 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(83, 17, 9) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 80%, 18%) |
| HSV | 6°, 89%, 33% |
| CMYK | 0%, 80%, 89%, 67% |
| Decimal | 5443849 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Bright Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2D7D6 - 100
#C6B0AD - 200
#A98884 - 300
#8C605B - 400
#703932 - 500
#531109 - 600
#450E08 - 700
#370B06 - 800
#2A0905 - 900
#1C0603 - 950
#0E0302
Color harmonies for Very Dark Bright Scarlet
- Complementary
#094B53≈ Very Dark Bright Peacock - Analogous −30°
#530927≈ Very Dark Bright Blush - Analogous +30°
#533509≈ Very Dark Bright Orange - Triadic +120°
#095311≈ Very Dark Bright Emerald - Triadic +240°
#110953≈ Very Dark Bright Indigo - Split 150°
#095335≈ Very Dark Bright Mint - Split 210°
#092753≈ Very Dark Bright Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Bright Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Bright Scarlet | Aa | 14.46:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Bright Scarlet | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Bright Scarlet
background-color: #531109;color: #531109;background-color: rgb(83, 17, 9);background-color: hsl(6, 80%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-bright-scarlet: #531109; }class="bg-[#531109]"Colors similar to Very Dark Bright Scarlet
- Very Dark Bright Vermilion
#531809 - Very Dark Bright Red
#530909 - Very Dark Vermilion
#5C1200 - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Very Dark Soft Red
#491212 - Very Dark Soft Scarlet
#491812 - Very Dark Scarlet
#5C0900 - Very Dark Bright Cinnabar
#531F09 - Very Dark Soft Cardinal
#491218 - Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918 - Very Dark Cinnabar
#5C1C00 - Very Dark Soft Vermilion
#491D12
More red shades
- Deep Scarlet
#AD1100 - Medium Dark Scarlet
#D61500 - Pure Scarlet
#FF1A00 - Medium Light Scarlet
#FF3E29 - Light Scarlet
#FF6352 - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905 - Dark Bright Scarlet
#77180D - Deep Bright Scarlet
#9C1F11 - Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
#C12715 - Bright Scarlet
#E62E19 - Medium Light Bright Scarlet
#EA4F3E
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Bright Scarlet?
The HEX code for Very Dark Bright Scarlet is #531109.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Bright Scarlet?
Very Dark Bright Scarlet has an RGB value of 83, 17, 9 (rgb(83, 17, 9)). In HSL it is 6°, 80%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Bright Scarlet?
Use white text on Very Dark Bright Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.46:1 and black text has 1.45:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Bright Scarlet?
The complementary color of Very Dark Bright Scarlet is #094B53. Analogous colors #530927 and #533509 also pair well.