Red color · XKCD survey name
Dark Rose Color Code: #B5485D
Dark Rose is a medium, soft red color with the hexadecimal value #B5485D. In RGB it is 181, 72, 93 and in HSL it is 348°, 43%, 50%. White text reads comfortably on it (5.18:1 contrast).
Dark Rose color values
#B5485D
rgb(181, 72, 93)
hsl(348, 43%, 50%)
348, 60%, 71%
hwb(348 28% 29%)
0%, 60%, 49%, 29%
11880541
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Dark Rose?
“Dark Rose” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 348° places it in the red part of the color wheel, with 43% saturation (soft) and 50% lightness (medium). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other red colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 60% of them and more saturated than 0% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.152, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Dark Rose counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.152. White text reads comfortably on it (5.18:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Dark Rose
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 5.18:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 4.04:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Dark Rose
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Dark Rose
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Dark Rose
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.18:1 contrast)
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Sale banners and urgent call-to-action buttons
- Food, sport and event branding
- Poster and packaging accents
- Error and alert states (paired with an icon or label, never color alone)
Use Dark Rose in CSS
:root {
--color-dark-rose: #B5485D;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-dark-rose);
background-color: #B5485D;
border: 2px solid #B5485D;
}Questions about Dark Rose
What is the HEX code for Dark Rose?
Dark Rose is #B5485D.
What is the RGB value of Dark Rose?
The RGB value of Dark Rose is 181, 72, 93: 181 red, 72 green and 93 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(181, 72, 93) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Dark Rose?
The HSL value of Dark Rose is 348°, 43%, 50% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(348, 43%, 50%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Dark Rose?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 60%, Y 49%, K 29%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Dark Rose a light or dark color?
Dark Rose counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.152. White text reads comfortably on it (5.18:1 contrast).
How does Dark Rose look with white text?
White text on Dark Rose has a contrast ratio of 5.18:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Dark Rose look with black text?
Black text on Dark Rose has a contrast ratio of 4.04:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Dark Rose?
Light Sea Green is its complementary color, and Pale Magenta sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Dark Rose be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.18:1 contrast); large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough; sale banners and urgent call-to-action buttons.
How do I use Dark Rose in CSS?
Use color: #B5485D; for text, background-color: #B5485D; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-dark-rose: #B5485D; and reuse it with var(--color-dark-rose).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.