Dusky Crimson Velvet

#74493e

Notes

Dusky Crimson Velvet (#74493E) is a true 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 (12°, 30%, 35%) places it in the balanced band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. 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

#74493e

RGB

rgb(116, 73, 62)

HSL

hsl(12, 30%, 35%)