Very Dark Soft Crimson is a dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #49121D, which equals rgb(73, 18, 29) in RGB and hsl(348, 60%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M75 Y60 K71, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#49121D - RGB
73, 18, 29 - HSL
348°, 60%, 18% - CMYK
0, 75, 60, 71 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, saturated
About Very Dark Soft Crimson
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 15.13:1. Its complementary color is #12493E.
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Very Dark Soft Crimson color codes
| HEX | #49121D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(73, 18, 29) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 60%, 18%) |
| HSV | 348°, 75%, 29% |
| CMYK | 0%, 75%, 60%, 71% |
| Decimal | 4788765 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Soft Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E1D8D9 - 100
#C2B0B4 - 200
#A4898E - 300
#866168 - 400
#673A43 - 500
#49121D - 600
#3D0F18 - 700
#310C13 - 800
#25090F - 900
#18060A - 950
#0C0305
Color harmonies for Very Dark Soft Crimson
- Complementary
#12493E≈ Very Dark Soft Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#491239≈ Very Dark Soft Cerise - Analogous +30°
#492312≈ Very Dark Soft Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#1D4912≈ Very Dark Soft Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#121D49≈ Very Dark Soft Royal - Split 150°
#124923≈ Very Dark Soft Malachite - Split 210°
#123949≈ Very Dark Soft Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Soft Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Soft Crimson | Aa | 15.13:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Soft Crimson | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Soft Crimson
background-color: #49121D;color: #49121D;background-color: rgb(73, 18, 29);background-color: hsl(348, 60%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-soft-crimson: #49121D; }class="bg-[#49121D]"Colors similar to Very Dark Soft Crimson
- Very Dark Soft Cardinal
#491218 - Very Dark Soft Ruby
#491223 - Very Dark Soft Red
#491212 - Very Dark Soft Carmine
#491228 - Very Dark Soft Scarlet
#491812 - Very Dark Bright Ruby
#53091F - Very Dark Muted Red
#401C1C - Very Dark Muted Cardinal
#401C1F - Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918 - Very Dark Muted Crimson
#401C23 - Very Dark Soft Blush
#49122E - Very Dark Soft Vermilion
#491D12
More red shades
- Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Medium Dark Bright Crimson
#C11538 - Bright Crimson
#E61942 - Medium Light Bright Crimson
#EA3E60 - Light Bright Crimson
#EE637F - Darkest Soft Crimson
#290A10 - Dark Soft Crimson
#6A1B2A - Deep Soft Crimson
#8B2337 - Medium Dark Soft Crimson
#AB2B45 - Soft Crimson
#CC3352 - Medium Light Soft Crimson
#D4546D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Soft Crimson?
The HEX code for Very Dark Soft Crimson is #49121D.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Soft Crimson?
Very Dark Soft Crimson has an RGB value of 73, 18, 29 (rgb(73, 18, 29)). In HSL it is 348°, 60%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Soft Crimson?
Use white text on Very Dark Soft Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 15.13:1 and black text has 1.39:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Soft Crimson?
The complementary color of Very Dark Soft Crimson is #12493E. Analogous colors #491239 and #492312 also pair well.