Garnet
A deep and muted earthy red
Garnet is a deep, unsaturated red with dusty, muted undertones. This serious shade works well for luxury branding and moody UI backgrounds. Because it is quite dark, use it as a dominant base color and pair it with white text for excellent readability. The hex code for this color is #733635. It provides a grounded, traditional alternative to brighter, more aggressive reds.
About Garnet
Brick left out in the rain, still holding its warmth
What does garnet mean?
Garnet often brings to mind garnet gemstones, pomegranate seeds, dried roses, and deep red wine. Its low lightness and muted saturation give it a heavy, settled mood, like a room lit by a single lamp.
Where you see garnet
- pomegranate seeds
- dried roses
- red wine
- dark leather
- rustic bricks
- dried blood
What it works for
Use it for winter packaging, leather goods, vintage labels, or as a deep accent in warm interior palettes.
What colors go with garnet?
Sage #9caf88The gray green cools the garnet's warmth and keeps both colors muted.Cream #fffdd0A soft cream lifts the deep red without sharpening it.Mustard #ffdb58Two dusty, earthy tones sit side by side like worn upholstery.Charcoal #36454fNear black grounds the red and deepens its shadowy feel.Dusty Rose #b56f76A paler, grayer relative keeps the pairing soft and tonal.Olive #808000Dark green and dark red share a low, mellow weight.
Questions about Garnet
What is the hex code for Garnet?
Garnet is #733635. In RGB that is rgb(115, 54, 53), in HSL hsl(1, 37%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 54%, 55%.
Is #733635 a warm or cool red?
Garnet #733635 reads as a warm, earthy shade due to its deep saturation and brown undertones. It avoids the neon intensity of brighter reds, making it an excellent choice for designs that require a serious, stable, and approachable aesthetic without appearing aggressive.
Is Garnet readable on white or black?
Garnet has a 9.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.