Very Dark Muted Red is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #401C1C, which equals rgb(64, 28, 28) in RGB and hsl(0, 39%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M56 Y56 K75, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#401C1C - RGB
64, 28, 28 - HSL
0°, 39%, 18% - CMYK
0, 56, 56, 75 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Very Dark Muted 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 14.99:1. Its complementary color is #1C4040.
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Very Dark Muted Red color codes
| HEX | #401C1C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 28, 28) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 39%, 18%) |
| HSV | 0°, 56%, 25% |
| CMYK | 0%, 56%, 56%, 75% |
| Decimal | 4201500 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Muted Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DFD9D9 - 100
#BFB3B3 - 200
#A08E8E - 300
#806868 - 400
#604242 - 500
#401C1C - 600
#351717 - 700
#2B1313 - 800
#200E0E - 900
#150909 - 950
#0B0505
Color harmonies for Very Dark Muted Red
- Complementary
#1C4040≈ Very Dark Muted Teal - Analogous −30°
#401C2E≈ Very Dark Muted Rose - Analogous +30°
#402E1C≈ Very Dark Muted Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#1C401C≈ Very Dark Muted Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#1C1C40≈ Very Dark Muted Ultramarine - Split 150°
#1C402E≈ Very Dark Muted Malachite - Split 210°
#1C2E40≈ Very Dark Muted Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Muted Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Muted Red | Aa | 14.99:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Muted Red | Aa | 1.40:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Muted Red
background-color: #401C1C;color: #401C1C;background-color: rgb(64, 28, 28);background-color: hsl(0, 39%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-muted-red: #401C1C; }class="bg-[#401C1C]"Colors similar to Very Dark Muted Red
- Very Dark Muted Cardinal
#401C1F - Very Dark Muted Scarlet
#401F1C - Very Dark Muted Crimson
#401C23 - Very Dark Muted Vermilion
#40231C - Very Dark Muted Ruby
#401C27 - Espresso
#3C2415 - Very Dark Soft Vermilion
#491D12 - Very Dark Muted Cinnabar
#40271C - Very Dark Soft Scarlet
#491812 - Very Dark Muted Carmine
#401C2A - Very Dark Soft Crimson
#49121D - Very Dark Soft Cardinal
#491218
More red shades
- Deep Soft Red
#8B2323 - Medium Dark Soft Red
#AB2B2B - Soft Red
#CC3333 - Medium Light Soft Red
#D45454 - Light Soft Red
#DC7474 - Darkest Muted Red
#240F0F - Dark Muted Red
#5D2828 - Deep Muted Red
#793434 - Medium Dark Muted Red
#964040 - Muted Red
#B24D4D - Medium Light Muted Red
#BF6969
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Muted Red?
The HEX code for Very Dark Muted Red is #401C1C.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Muted Red?
Very Dark Muted Red has an RGB value of 64, 28, 28 (rgb(64, 28, 28)). In HSL it is 0°, 39%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Muted Red?
Use white text on Very Dark Muted Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.99:1 and black text has 1.40:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Muted Red?
The complementary color of Very Dark Muted Red is #1C4040. Analogous colors #401C2E and #402E1C also pair well.