Color Name: Dark Scarlet
Hex Color Code: #560319
RGB Color Code: RGB(86, 3, 25)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 96.5%, 70.9%, 66.3%
Color Family (Hue): Red






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What color is Dark Scarlet?

Dark Scarlet color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Scarlet is #560319, and the RGB color code is RGB(86, 3, 25).

In the RGB color model, Dark Scarlet has a red value of 86, a green value of 3, and a blue value of 25. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 96.5% magenta, 70.9% yellow, and 66.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 344.1° (degrees), 93.3 % saturation, and 17.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Scarlet has a hue of 344.1° (degrees), 96.5 % saturation and 33.7 % brightness/value.



Dark Scarlet is cool or warm?

The color Dark Scarlet is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Dark Scarlet? (For interior and product design)

Dark Scarlet has an LRV of nearly 2. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Dark Scarlet

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Is Dark Scarlet Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Dark Scarlet meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Dark Scarlet color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(86, 3, 25)
Red
86 (33.7%)
Green
3 (1.2%)
Blue
25 (9.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
96.51%
Yellow
70.93%
Key
66.27%

HSL

HSL(344.1deg, 93.3 %, 17.5 %)

Hue
344.1°
Saturation
93.26 %.
Lightness
17.45 %.

RYB

RYB(230, 153, 172)
Red
230 (90.1%)
Yellow
153 (60.1%)
Blue
172 (67.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
344.1°
Saturation
96.51 %.
Brightness / Value
33.73 %.

HWB

H: 344.1°

W: 1.18 %

B: 66.27 %

XYZ

X : 4.05

Y : 2.11

Z : 1.11

YXY

Y1 : 2.11

X : 0.56

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 66.27%

M : 98.82%

Y : 90.20%


LRV

~ 2.1 %

Munsell Color System

7.5R 1.0/10

CIE-Lab

L : 16.07

A : 36.33

B : 11.87

CIE-Lch

L : 16.07

C : 38.22

H : 18.1

CIE-Luv

L : 16.07

U : 45.15

V : 3.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 14.54

A : 24.23

B : 5.63






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Scarlet


Here are the colors similar to Dark Scarlet . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.







Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Dark Scarlet color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dark Scarlet to RAL Design


#53181F
RAL 020 20 29 - Burgundy
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#4B1C28
RAL 010 20 25 - Rusty Red
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Dark Scarlet color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dark Scarlet to RAL Classic


#59191F
RAL 3005 - Wine Red
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#6B1C23
RAL 3004 - Purple Red
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#701D23
RAL 3032 - Pearl Ruby Red
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)


Pantone PMS


Dark Scarlet color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Scarlet to Pantone PMS


#561C24
PANTONE 4102 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#622227
PANTONE 4101 C
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#651D32
PANTONE 7421 C
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#5D2A2C
PANTONE 490 C
ΔE - 7.95 (92.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Dark Scarlet color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dark Scarlet to British Standard 4800


#440B19
BS 02-E-58 - Bordeaux
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#62172B
BS 02-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Dark Scarlet color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dark Scarlet to Pantone TCX






Paint similar to Dark Scarlet


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Scarlet . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


Dark Scarlet color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Scarlet to Valspar


#5C2126
Royal Garnet (1011-5)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#61201F
Spanish Tile (1010-5)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#731B2B
Jazzy Red (1009-6)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#481E28
Ancient Burgundy (1011-6)
ΔE - 8.11 (91.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Dark Scarlet color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Scarlet to Sherwin Williams


#692B2B
Sun Dried Tomato (SW 7585)
ΔE - 8.52 (91.5% similar)
#622F2D
Rookwood Red (SW 2802)
ΔE - 9.53 (90.5% similar)
#4B2929
Rookwood Dark Red (SW 2801)
ΔE - 10.38 (89.6% similar)
#72353D
Borscht (SW 7578)
ΔE - 11.09 (88.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dark Scarlet color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Scarlet to Benjamin Moore


#582F2F
Bewitched (CSP-450)
ΔE - 10.10 (89.9% similar)
#693541
Radicchio (CC-32)
ΔE - 11.57 (88.4% similar)
#763637
Dinner Party (AF-300)
ΔE - 11.60 (88.4% similar)
#73383F
Raisin Torte (2083-10)
ΔE - 11.87 (88.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dark Scarlet color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Scarlet to Dunn-Edwards


#763B42
Garnet Evening (DEA 147)
ΔE - 12.80 (87.2% similar)
#643B46
Wine Goblet (DET 400)
ΔE - 13.80 (86.2% similar)
#684141
Folklore (DET 413)
ΔE - 14.73 (85.3% similar)
#922E4A
Scarlet Apple (DEA 146)
ΔE - 14.78 (85.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Dark Scarlet color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dark Scarlet to PPG Paints


#723F45
Merlot (PPG13-04)
ΔE - 13.83 (86.2% similar)
#774041
Bordeaux (PPG1055-7)
ΔE - 14.11 (85.9% similar)
#6C403E
Burgundy Wine (PPG1053-7)
ΔE - 14.24 (85.8% similar)
#813E45
Ruby Lips (PPG1052-7)
ΔE - 14.27 (85.7% similar)


Behr


Dark Scarlet color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Scarlet to Behr


#683E3B
Chipotle Paste (PPU2-01)
ΔE - 13.87 (86.1% similar)
#843C41
Dark Crimson (M140-7)
ΔE - 14.09 (85.9% similar)
#7B4141
January Garnet (HDC-CL-11)
ΔE - 14.59 (85.4% similar)
#744245
Rumors (MQ1-15)
ΔE - 14.63 (85.4% similar)







Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



560319
Dark Scarlet

035640
Deep Bottle Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Dark Scarlet - #560319?

Color that best contrast with Dark Scarlet - #560319 is #035640, color name is Deep Bottle Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Dark Scarlet - #560319?

Complementary or Opposite color for Dark Scarlet - #560319 is #035640, color name is Deep Bottle Green*.





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