Dusky Crimson Bead

#ae331e

Notes

Dusky Crimson Bead (#AE331E) is a true red with a vibrant character. It holds its own as a focal accent, carrying visual weight without tipping into neon territory. Its HSL profile (9°, 71%, 40%) 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

#ae331e

RGB

rgb(174, 51, 30)

HSL

hsl(9, 71%, 40%)