Dusky Crimson Wave

#8c2c3f

Notes

Dusky Crimson Wave (#8C2C3F) 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 (348°, 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

#8c2c3f

RGB

rgb(140, 44, 63)

HSL

hsl(348, 52%, 36%)