Quiet Crimson Tide

#873b52

Notes

Quiet Crimson Tide (#873B52) 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 (342°, 39%, 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

#873b52

RGB

rgb(135, 59, 82)

HSL

hsl(342, 39%, 38%)