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Garnet
Garnet
#733635Click to copy
Garnet Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#733635Copy
RGBrgb(115, 54, 53)Copy
HSLhsl(1, 37%, 33%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(1, 54%, 45%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 53%, 54%, 55%)Copy
Garnet Color Schemes
Complementary
#733635
Click to copy#357273
Click to copyAnalogous
#733553
Click to copy#735535
Click to copySplit Complementary
#357355
Click to copy#355373
Click to copyMonochromatic
#733635
Click to copy#A16E6D
Click to copy#C9ABAB
Click to copy#2D1515
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyGarnet WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
9.10 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.31 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
8.35 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.39 : 1
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Garnet Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Garnet Color Introduction
Definition
Garnet (HEX #733635) has the RGB value rgb(115, 54, 53), the HSL value hsl(1°, 37%, 33%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 53%, 54%, 55%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Garnet is #357273, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #733553 and #735535 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#357355, #355373) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Garnet uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Garnet has a contrast ratio of 9.10:1 against white and 2.31:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Garnet has a lightness of 33% and a saturation of 37%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: January’s birthstone.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Garnet tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Garnet is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Garnet Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.