Dry Rose
Also known as: Bleeding Heart , Dingy Dungeon , Zǎo Hóng Maroon , Possessed Red
Quietly confident and commanding, Dry Rose is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Dry Rose maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 5.52:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Dry Rose color codes
- HEX
- #C22F4D
- RGB
- rgb(194, 47, 77)
- RGBA
- rgba(194, 47, 77, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(348, 61%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(348, 76%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 76%, 60%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(44.9 59.1 20.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.3% 0.182 14.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: crimson #DC143C · ΔE 6.8
- RAL 3027: Raspberry red #B42041 · ΔE 4.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Dry Rose works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dry Rose
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Dry Rose by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.52:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.81:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Dry Rose background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dry Rose
Dry Rose with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dry Rose
Dry Rose triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Love Surge #CE1D51 · ΔE 2.6
- Chubby Kiss #B43548 · ΔE 2.8
- Ruby #CA0147 · ΔE 3.0
- Akari Red #C90B42 · ΔE 3.0
- Flame Lily #CE0644 · ΔE 3.1
- Toreador #CD123F · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dry Rose is closest to Teal .
FAQ
Dry Rose FAQs
What color is Dry Rose?
Dry Rose is a medium red with the hex code #C22F4D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 348°, 61% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dry Rose?
The hex code for Dry Rose is #C22F4D. In RGB it's rgb(194, 47, 77), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 76%, 60%, 24%).
What colors go well with Dry Rose?
Dry Rose pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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