Dusky Crimson Cloud

#853d55

Notes

Dusky Crimson Cloud (#853D55) 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 (340°, 37%, 38%) 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 teal. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#853d55

RGB

rgb(133, 61, 85)

HSL

hsl(340, 37%, 38%)