Dark Scarlet

HEX: #560319 | Modern Palette

On White
14.76:1
PASS
On Black
1.42:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#560319
RGB
86, 3, 25
HSL
344°, 96% ,33%
CMYK
0, 96.51, 70.93, 66.27

About Dark Scarlet

Dark Scarlet (#560319) is a color with RGB(86, 3, 25) and HSL(344.1°, 96.51%, 33.73%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #035640, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #195603 and #031956. The name comes from Dark Scarlet (English).

  • HEX: #560319
  • RGB: 86, 3, 25
  • HSL: 344.1°, 96.51%, 33.73%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #035640
  • Triadic colors: #195603, #031956
  • The name comes from Dark Scarlet (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #560319 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #2E2E15
Protanopia #1B1B1A
Tritanopia #550707
Achromatopsia #282828

Frequently Asked Questions

Dark Scarlet (#560319) is a color with RGB(86, 3, 25) and HSL(344.1°, 96.51%, 33.73%).

#560319 pairs strongly with #035640 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#560319 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#560319 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Dark Scarlet is linked to Dark Scarlet from English, meaning A deep, rich shade of red, often with a hint of brown or purple, darker than a true scarlet..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Dark Scarlet
Meaning A deep, rich shade of red, often with a hint of brown or purple, darker than a true scarlet.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 17th - Early 18th Century (as a specific color descriptor)

History

Scarlet itself has a long history, dating back to ancient times, referring to a fine woolen cloth dyed with a brilliant red. The color 'scarlet' became associated with this dye. As dyes and pigments became more varied, and the need for more precise color descriptions grew, modifiers like 'dark' were naturally applied. 'Dark Scarlet' distinguishes it from brighter, more orange-red scarlets. It has been used in fashion, art, and heraldry to denote a rich, serious, or luxurious red.

First Recorded Use

While 'dark' and 'scarlet' existed independently much earlier, the specific compound 'dark scarlet' as a distinct color name likely emerged as color vocabulary became more nuanced, possibly in textile or dye industries. Exact first documented use is difficult to pinpoint without extensive historical linguistic research, but the concept would have been understood earlier.

Cultural Associations

Dark scarlet often evokes feelings of richness, luxury, power, and sometimes a more subdued passion compared to a vibrant scarlet. It can be associated with royalty (though often crimson or burgundy are more common), deep love, or a sense of drama and intensity. In some contexts, it might suggest a more mature or sophisticated aesthetic than a brighter red. It's a color that commands attention without being overtly flashy.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #560319;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #560319;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #560319;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #560319,
        #03A97D
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #560319,
        #03A97D
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$dark-scarlet: #560319;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$dark-scarlet-r: 86;
$dark-scarlet-g: 3;
$dark-scarlet-b: 25;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $dark-scarlet;
    color: rgba($dark-scarlet-r, $dark-scarlet-g, $dark-scarlet-b, 0.8);
}