Dusky Crimson Wash

#8c2c39

Notes

Dusky Crimson Wash (#8C2C39) 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 (352°, 52%, 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 teal. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#8c2c39

RGB

rgb(140, 44, 57)

HSL

hsl(352, 52%, 36%)