Very Dark Muted Scarlet is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #401F1C, which equals rgb(64, 31, 28) in RGB and hsl(5, 39%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M52 Y56 K75, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#401F1C - RGB
64, 31, 28 - HSL
5°, 39%, 18% - CMYK
0, 52, 56, 75 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Very Dark Muted 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 14.68:1. Its complementary color is #1C3D40.
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Very Dark Muted Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #401F1C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 31, 28) |
| HSL | hsl(5, 39%, 18%) |
| HSV | 5°, 56%, 25% |
| CMYK | 0%, 52%, 56%, 75% |
| Decimal | 4202268 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Muted Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DFDAD9 - 100
#BFB4B3 - 200
#A08F8E - 300
#806A68 - 400
#604442 - 500
#401F1C - 600
#351A17 - 700
#2B1513 - 800
#20100E - 900
#150A09 - 950
#0B0505
Color harmonies for Very Dark Muted Scarlet
- Complementary
#1C3D40≈ Very Dark Muted Cyan - Analogous −30°
#401C2B≈ Very Dark Muted Carmine - Analogous +30°
#40311C≈ Very Dark Muted Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#1C401F≈ Very Dark Muted Green - Triadic +240°
#1F1C40≈ Very Dark Muted Blue - Split 150°
#1C4031≈ Very Dark Muted Seafoam - Split 210°
#1C2B40≈ Very Dark Muted Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Muted Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Muted Scarlet | Aa | 14.68:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Muted Scarlet | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Muted Scarlet
background-color: #401F1C;color: #401F1C;background-color: rgb(64, 31, 28);background-color: hsl(5, 39%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-muted-scarlet: #401F1C; }class="bg-[#401F1C]"Colors similar to Very Dark Muted Scarlet
- Very Dark Muted Red
#401C1C - Very Dark Muted Cardinal
#401C1F - Very Dark Muted Vermilion
#40231C - Very Dark Muted Crimson
#401C23 - Very Dark Muted Cinnabar
#40271C - Espresso
#3C2415 - Very Dark Muted Ruby
#401C27 - Very Dark Soft Vermilion
#491D12 - Very Dark Muted Persimmon
#402A1C - Very Dark Soft Cinnabar
#492312 - Very Dark Dusty Red
#372525 - Very Dark Muted Carmine
#401C2A
More red shades
- Deep Soft Scarlet
#8B2D23 - Medium Dark Soft Scarlet
#AB382B - Soft Scarlet
#CC4233 - Medium Light Soft Scarlet
#D46054 - Light Soft Scarlet
#DC7F74 - Darkest Muted Scarlet
#24110F - Dark Muted Scarlet
#5D2D28 - Deep Muted Scarlet
#793B34 - Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
#964940 - Muted Scarlet
#B2574D - Medium Light Muted Scarlet
#BF7269
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Muted Scarlet?
The HEX code for Very Dark Muted Scarlet is #401F1C.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Muted Scarlet?
Very Dark Muted Scarlet has an RGB value of 64, 31, 28 (rgb(64, 31, 28)). In HSL it is 5°, 39%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Muted Scarlet?
Use white text on Very Dark Muted Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.68:1 and black text has 1.43:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Muted Scarlet?
The complementary color of Very Dark Muted Scarlet is #1C3D40. Analogous colors #401C2B and #40311C also pair well.