Very Dark Dusty Cardinal is a dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #372527, which equals rgb(55, 37, 39) in RGB and hsl(353, 20%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M33 Y29 K78, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#372527 - RGB
55, 37, 39 - HSL
353°, 20%, 18% - CMYK
0, 33, 29, 78 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, muted
About Very Dark Dusty Cardinal
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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.42:1. Its complementary color is #253735.
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Very Dark Dusty Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #372527 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(55, 37, 39) |
| HSL | hsl(353, 20%, 18%) |
| HSV | 353°, 33%, 22% |
| CMYK | 0%, 33%, 29%, 78% |
| Decimal | 3613991 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Dusty Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DEDBDB - 100
#BCB6B7 - 200
#9B9293 - 300
#7A6E6F - 400
#58494B - 500
#372527 - 600
#2E1F21 - 700
#25191A - 800
#1C1314 - 900
#120C0D - 950
#090607
Color harmonies for Very Dark Dusty Cardinal
- Complementary
#253735≈ Very Dark Dusty Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#372530≈ Very Dark Dusty Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#372C25≈ Very Dark Dusty Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#273725≈ Very Dark Dusty Clover - Triadic +240°
#252737≈ Very Dark Dusty Cobalt - Split 150°
#25372C≈ Very Dark Dusty Jade - Split 210°
#253037≈ Very Dark Dusty Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Dusty Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Dusty Cardinal | Aa | 14.42:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Dusty Cardinal | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Dusty Cardinal
background-color: #372527;color: #372527;background-color: rgb(55, 37, 39);background-color: hsl(353, 20%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-dusty-cardinal: #372527; }class="bg-[#372527]"Colors similar to Very Dark Dusty Cardinal
- Very Dark Dusty Crimson
#372528 - Very Dark Dusty Red
#372525 - Very Dark Dusty Ruby
#37252A - Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
#372725 - Very Dark Dusty Vermilion
#372825 - Very Dark Dusty Carmine
#37252C - Very Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#372A25 - Very Dark Dusty Blush
#37252E - Very Dark Dusty Persimmon
#372C25 - Very Dark Dusty Rose
#372530 - Very Dark Dusty Orange
#372E25 - Very Dark Dusty Raspberry
#372532
More red shades
- Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D - Deep Muted Cardinal
#79343B - Medium Dark Muted Cardinal
#964049 - Muted Cardinal
#B24D57 - Medium Light Muted Cardinal
#BF6972 - Light Muted Cardinal
#CB868D - Dark Dusty Cardinal
#503538 - Deep Dusty Cardinal
#684549 - Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal
#81565A - Dusty Cardinal
#99666B - Medium Light Dusty Cardinal
#A97E83
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Cardinal?
The HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Cardinal is #372527.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Dusty Cardinal?
Very Dark Dusty Cardinal has an RGB value of 55, 37, 39 (rgb(55, 37, 39)). In HSL it is 353°, 20%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Dusty Cardinal?
Use white text on Very Dark Dusty Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.42:1 and black text has 1.46:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Dusty Cardinal?
The complementary color of Very Dark Dusty Cardinal is #253735. Analogous colors #372530 and #372C25 also pair well.