Dark Red Tone is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #850000, which equals rgb(133, 0, 0) in RGB and hsl(0, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y100 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#850000 - RGB
133, 0, 0 - HSL
0°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
0, 100, 100, 48 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Red Tone
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.51:1. Its complementary color is #008585.
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Dark Red Tone color codes
| HEX | #850000 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 0, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 0°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 100%, 48% |
| Decimal | 8716288 |
Shades and tints of Dark Red Tone
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBD5D5 - 100
#D6AAAA - 200
#C28080 - 300
#AE5555 - 400
#992B2B - 500
#850000 - 600
#6F0000 - 700
#590000 - 800
#430000 - 900
#2C0000 - 950
#160000
Color harmonies for Dark Red Tone
- Complementary
#008585≈ Teal - Analogous −30°
#850042≈ Dark Carmine - Analogous +30°
#854200≈ Dark Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#008500≈ Green - Triadic +240°
#000085≈ Navy - Split 150°
#008542≈ Dark Malachite - Split 210°
#004285≈ Dark Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Red Tone
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Red Tone | Aa | 10.51:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Red Tone | Aa | 2.00:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Red Tone
background-color: #850000;color: #850000;background-color: rgb(133, 0, 0);background-color: hsl(0, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-red-tone: #850000; }class="bg-[#850000]"Colors similar to Dark Red Tone
- Maroon
#800000 - Dark Red
#8B0000 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Dark Scarlet
#850D00 - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Carmine
#960018 - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Burgundy
#800020 - Dark Vermilion
#851B00 - Deep Bright Red
#9C1111 - Dark Bright Scarlet
#77180D
More red shades
- Carmine
#960018 - Cardinal
#C41E3A - Blush
#DE5D83 - Chestnut
#954535 - Darkest Red
#330000 - Very Dark Red
#5C0000 - Deep Red
#AD0000 - Medium Dark Red
#D60000 - Medium Light Red
#FF2929 - Light Red
#FF5252 - Darkest Bright Red
#2E0505
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Red Tone?
The HEX code for Dark Red Tone is #850000.
What is the RGB value of Dark Red Tone?
Dark Red Tone has an RGB value of 133, 0, 0 (rgb(133, 0, 0)). In HSL it is 0°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Red Tone?
Use white text on Dark Red Tone. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.51:1 and black text has 2.00:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Red Tone?
The complementary color of Dark Red Tone is #008585. Analogous colors #850042 and #854200 also pair well.