Dark Red is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #8B0000, which equals rgb(139, 0, 0) in RGB and hsl(0, 100%, 27%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y100 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8B0000 - RGB
139, 0, 0 - HSL
0°, 100%, 27% - CMYK
0, 100, 100, 45 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Red
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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.01:1. Its complementary color is #008A8A.
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Dark Red color codes
| HEX | #8B0000 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 0, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100%, 27%) |
| HSV | 0°, 100%, 55% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 100%, 45% |
| Decimal | 9109504 |
Shades and tints of Dark Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECD5D5 - 100
#D8AAAA - 200
#C58080 - 300
#B25555 - 400
#9E2B2B - 500
#8B0000 - 600
#740000 - 700
#5D0000 - 800
#460000 - 900
#2E0000 - 950
#170000
Color harmonies for Dark Red
- Complementary
#008A8A≈ Dark Cyan - Analogous −30°
#8A0045≈ Dark Blush - Analogous +30°
#8A4500≈ Dark Orange Tone - Triadic +120°
#008A00≈ Dark Green Tone - Triadic +240°
#00008A≈ Dark Blue - Split 150°
#008A45≈ Dark Mint - Split 210°
#00458A≈ Dark Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Red | Aa | 10.01:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Red | Aa | 2.10:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Red
background-color: #8B0000;color: #8B0000;background-color: rgb(139, 0, 0);background-color: hsl(0, 100%, 27%);:root { --color-dark-red: #8B0000; }class="bg-[#8B0000]"Colors similar to Dark Red
- Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Maroon
#800000 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Dark Scarlet
#850D00 - Carmine
#960018 - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D - Deep Bright Red
#9C1111 - Burgundy
#800020 - Dark Vermilion
#851B00 - Deep Red
#AD0000 - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18
More red shades
- Fire Brick
#B22222 - Indian Red
#CD5C5C - Light Coral
#F08080 - Salmon
#FA8072 - Tomato
#FF6347 - Brown
#A52A2A - Maroon
#800000 - Red
#FF0000 - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Burgundy
#800020 - Vermilion
#E34234
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Red?
The HEX code for Dark Red is #8B0000.
What is the RGB value of Dark Red?
Dark Red has an RGB value of 139, 0, 0 (rgb(139, 0, 0)). In HSL it is 0°, 100%, 27%.
What text color should I use on Dark Red?
Use white text on Dark Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.01:1 and black text has 2.10:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Red?
The complementary color of Dark Red is #008A8A. Analogous colors #8A0045 and #8A4500 also pair well.