Very Dark Dusty Scarlet is a dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #372725, which equals rgb(55, 39, 37) in RGB and hsl(7, 20%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M29 Y33 K78, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#372725 - RGB
55, 39, 37 - HSL
7°, 20%, 18% - CMYK
0, 29, 33, 78 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, muted
About Very Dark 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 white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.20:1. Its complementary color is #253537.
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Very Dark Dusty Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #372725 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(55, 39, 37) |
| HSL | hsl(7, 20%, 18%) |
| HSV | 7°, 33%, 22% |
| CMYK | 0%, 29%, 33%, 78% |
| Decimal | 3614501 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DEDBDB - 100
#BCB7B6 - 200
#9B9392 - 300
#7A6F6E - 400
#584B49 - 500
#372725 - 600
#2E211F - 700
#251A19 - 800
#1C1413 - 900
#120D0C - 950
#090706
Color harmonies for Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
- Complementary
#253537≈ Very Dark Dusty Cyan - Analogous −30°
#37252C≈ Very Dark Dusty Blush - Analogous +30°
#373025≈ Very Dark Dusty Orange - Triadic +120°
#253727≈ Very Dark Dusty Emerald - Triadic +240°
#272537≈ Very Dark Dusty Indigo - Split 150°
#253730≈ Very Dark Dusty Mint - Split 210°
#252C37≈ Very Dark Dusty Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Dusty Scarlet | Aa | 14.20:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Dusty Scarlet | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
background-color: #372725;color: #372725;background-color: rgb(55, 39, 37);background-color: hsl(7, 20%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-dusty-scarlet: #372725; }class="bg-[#372725]"Colors similar to Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
- Very Dark Dusty Vermilion
#372825 - Very Dark Dusty Red
#372525 - Very Dark Dusty Cardinal
#372527 - Very Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#372A25 - Very Dark Dusty Crimson
#372528 - Very Dark Dusty Ruby
#37252A - Very Dark Dusty Persimmon
#372C25 - Very Dark Dusty Carmine
#37252C - Very Dark Dusty Orange
#372E25 - Very Dark Dusty Blush
#37252E - Very Dark Dusty Tangerine
#373025 - Very Dark Dusty Rose
#372530
More red shades
- Dark Muted Scarlet
#5D2D28 - Deep Muted Scarlet
#793B34 - Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
#964940 - Muted Scarlet
#B2574D - Medium Light Muted Scarlet
#BF7269 - Light Muted Scarlet
#CB8D86 - Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835 - Deep Dusty Scarlet
#684945 - Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
#815A56 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Medium Light Dusty Scarlet
#A9837E
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Scarlet?
The HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Scarlet is #372725.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Dusty Scarlet?
Very Dark Dusty Scarlet has an RGB value of 55, 39, 37 (rgb(55, 39, 37)). In HSL it is 7°, 20%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Dusty Scarlet?
Use white text on Very Dark Dusty Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.20:1 and black text has 1.48:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Dusty Scarlet?
The complementary color of Very Dark Dusty Scarlet is #253537. Analogous colors #37252C and #373025 also pair well.