Dark Scarlet (#560319) Color Information
Dark Scarlet (#560319) RGB value is (86, 3, 25). The hex color red value is 86, green is 3, and blue is 25. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 93 percent, and lightness of 17 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 97 percent, 71 percent, 66 percent.
Dark Scarlet (#560319) Color Meaning
Dark Scarlet (#560319) signifies forbidden desire, violent passion, and archaic intensity. This extremely dark, blackened red is the color of old wine, dried ritual blood, and the heart of a black rose. Psychologically, Dark Scarlet (#560319) evokes a sense of taboo, deep-seated longing, and drama that is ancient and severe. It culturally references Gothic literature, medieval manuscripts, and the dark heart of a garnet gemstone. Spiritually, Dark Scarlet (#560319) represents the shadow of desire, passion that is hidden or forbidden, and the profound depths of the life force, acting as a symbol for the most intense and concealed human emotions.
Convert Dark Scarlet (#560319) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.
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Dark Scarlet (#560319) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.
Dark Scarlet (#560319) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)
Split Complementary
Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)
Tetradic
Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel
Square
Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)
Double Split
Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites
Monochromatic
Variations of a single hue
(WCAG 2.1) Test Dark Scarlet (#560319) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.
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UI Components
See how #560319 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.
Normal Vision
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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Dark Scarlet (#560319) Color FAQs
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