Chalky Crimson Dust

#543a36

Notes

Chalky Crimson Dust (#543A36) is a deep red with an earthy character. It leans grounded and natural, the kind of color that plays well with wood, clay, linen, and warm neutrals. Its HSL profile (8°, 22%, 27%) places it in the muted band at a dark lightness. It works well as a headline, icon, or deep background in an otherwise light layout, pairing cleanly with cream, bone, and warm neutrals. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary cyan. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#543a36

RGB

rgb(84, 58, 54)

HSL

hsl(8, 22%, 27%)