Scarlett Color
Scarlett is a red color with hex code #950015. This page covers its meaning, all color values, harmonies, colors that go with scarlett, shades, tints, similar colors, CSS examples, FAQs, and WCAG contrast ratios.
Scarlett Color Values
What Does Scarlett Mean?
Scarlett belongs to the red family of colors. Reds grab attention faster than anything else on the spectrum. It's why clearance tags, warning signs, and buy buttons lean on red tones, and why painters reach for red when a focal point has to carry a composition. Reds also advance visually, stepping forward while cooler hues recede into the background. Being on the dark side, Scarlett adds weight and depth. It suits text, shadows, and grounding elements more than wide-open backgrounds.
In the ISCC-NBS color naming system, Scarlett is classified as a orange (nearest centroid: deep reddish orange, #AA381E).
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Colors That Go With Scarlett
Scarlett and #009480 are complements, parked opposite each other on the wheel. Together they hit maximum contrast, so a rough 70/30 split keeps the pairing from shouting.
Analogous neighbors — #94005E and #943600, which sit beside scarlett on the wheel. Pairings like this feel calm and settled, which suits backgrounds and gradients.
For an energetic three-color palette, pair scarlett with triadic partners #149400 and #001494. All three sit evenly spaced around the wheel, so the scheme stays lively without clashing.
Build and test these combinations in our Color Wheel Tool or check text readability with the Contrast Checker.
Tints and Shades
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Similar Colors
- Carmine —
#9D0216(Delta E 3) - Sangria —
#92000A(Delta E 5) - Tamarillo —
#991613(Delta E 5) - Red Devil —
#860111(Delta E 6) - Pohutukawa —
#8F021C(Delta E 6)
CSS Examples
.text { color: #950015; }
.background { background-color: #950015; }
.border { border: 2px solid #950015; }
.shadow { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #95001540; }WCAG Contrast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for scarlett?
Scarlett has the hex code #950015. In RGB notation it is rgb(149, 0, 21), in HSL it is hsl(352, 100%, 29%), and its OKLCH value is 0.422, 0.171, 24.9.
What does the color scarlett mean?
Red-family colors like scarlett carry distinct psychological associations. Scarlett belongs to the red family of colors. Reds grab attention faster than anything else on the spectrum. It's why clearance tags, warning signs, and buy buttons lean on red tones, and why painters reach for red when a focal point has to carry a composition. Reds also advance visually, stepping forward while cooler hues recede into the background. Being on the dark side, Scarlett adds weight and depth. It suits text, shadows, and grounding elements more than wide-open backgrounds.
What colors go with scarlett?
Scarlett has three easy routes: its complement #009480 for punch, its neighbors #94005E and #943600 for something calmer, or triadic partners #149400 and #001494 when you want energy.
Is scarlett a standard web color?
No — Scarlett is not a CSS keyword. Use its hex value #950015 or any RGB/HSL equivalent in your stylesheets.
How do I make scarlett lighter or darker?
To lighten scarlett, add white to create tints; to darken it, add black to create shades. The tints and shades table above shows five computed steps of each, from #FFC2CA (lightest tint) to #1A0003 (darkest shade).
About Scarlett
Scarlett is classified as a Orange in the ISCC-NBS color naming system, within the Red hue family. It has The color is recognized by Resene.
Use our Color Converter to convert #950015 to any other color format, or explore the Color Wheel to find harmonious color combinations.