Dry Rose
Also known as: Bleeding Heart, Dingy Dungeon, Zǎo Hóng Maroon, Possessed Red
With its warm undertone, Dry Rose (#C22F4D) comes across as confident and commanding. Designers reach for it 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Dry Rose
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.52:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.81:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Dry Rose background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dry Rose
Dry Rose with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dry Rose
Dry Rose triad
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
- Lusty Lips#D5174E · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dry Rose is closest to Teal.
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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