Dusky Crimson Wave

#8c2b32

Notes

Dusky Crimson Wave (#8C2B32) 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 (356°, 53%, 36%) 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

#8c2b32

RGB

rgb(140, 43, 50)

HSL

hsl(356, 53%, 36%)