Very Dark Scarlet is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5C0900, which equals rgb(92, 9, 0) in RGB and hsl(6, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M90 Y100 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5C0900 - RGB
92, 9, 0 - HSL
6°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
0, 90, 100, 64 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very Dark 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 14.05:1. Its complementary color is #00535C.
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Very Dark Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #5C0900 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 9, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 6°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 90%, 100%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6031616 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4D6D5 - 100
#C9ADAA - 200
#AE8480 - 300
#925B55 - 400
#77322B - 500
#5C0900 - 600
#4D0800 - 700
#3D0600 - 800
#2E0500 - 900
#1F0300 - 950
#0F0200
Color harmonies for Very Dark Scarlet
- Complementary
#00535C≈ Very Dark Cyan - Analogous −30°
#5C0025≈ Very Dark Blush - Analogous +30°
#5C3700≈ Very Dark Orange - Triadic +120°
#005C09≈ Very Dark Green - Triadic +240°
#09005C≈ Very Dark Blue - Split 150°
#005C37≈ Very Dark Mint - Split 210°
#00255C≈ Very Dark Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Scarlet | Aa | 14.05:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Scarlet | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Scarlet
background-color: #5C0900;color: #5C0900;background-color: rgb(92, 9, 0);background-color: hsl(6, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-scarlet: #5C0900; }class="bg-[#5C0900]"Colors similar to Very Dark Scarlet
- Very Dark Red
#5C0000 - Very Dark Vermilion
#5C1200 - Very Dark Bright Red
#530909 - Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Very Dark Bright Scarlet
#531109 - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Very Dark Crimson
#5C0012 - Very Dark Bright Vermilion
#531809 - Very Dark Cinnabar
#5C1C00 - Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918 - Very Dark Soft Red
#491212 - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D
More red shades
- Deep Dusty Red
#684545 - Medium Dark Dusty Red
#815656 - Dusty Red
#996666 - Medium Light Dusty Red
#A97E7E - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Darkest Scarlet
#330500 - Dark Scarlet
#850D00 - Deep Scarlet
#AD1100 - Medium Dark Scarlet
#D61500 - Pure Scarlet
#FF1A00 - Medium Light Scarlet
#FF3E29
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Scarlet?
The HEX code for Very Dark Scarlet is #5C0900.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Scarlet?
Very Dark Scarlet has an RGB value of 92, 9, 0 (rgb(92, 9, 0)). In HSL it is 6°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Scarlet?
Use white text on Very Dark Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.05:1 and black text has 1.49:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Scarlet?
The complementary color of Very Dark Scarlet is #00535C. Analogous colors #5C0025 and #5C3700 also pair well.