Darkest Red is a very dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #330000, which equals rgb(51, 0, 0) in RGB and hsl(0, 100%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y100 K80, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#330000 - RGB
51, 0, 0 - HSL
0°, 100%, 10% - CMYK
0, 100, 100, 80 - Family
Red - Tone
Very dark, vivid
About Darkest 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 18.41:1. Its complementary color is #003333.
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Darkest Red color codes
| HEX | #330000 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(51, 0, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100%, 10%) |
| HSV | 0°, 100%, 20% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 100%, 80% |
| Decimal | 3342336 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDD5D5 - 100
#BBAAAA - 200
#998080 - 300
#775555 - 400
#552B2B - 500
#330000 - 600
#2B0000 - 700
#220000 - 800
#1A0000 - 900
#110000 - 950
#090000
Color harmonies for Darkest Red
- Complementary
#003333≈ Darkest Teal - Analogous −30°
#33001A≈ Darkest Rose - Analogous +30°
#331A00≈ Darkest Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#003300≈ Darkest Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#000033≈ Darkest Ultramarine - Split 150°
#00331A≈ Darkest Seafoam - Split 210°
#001A33≈ Darkest Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Red | Aa | 18.41:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Red | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Red
background-color: #330000;color: #330000;background-color: rgb(51, 0, 0);background-color: hsl(0, 100%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-red: #330000; }class="bg-[#330000]"Colors similar to Darkest Red
- Darkest Cardinal
#330005 - Darkest Scarlet
#330500 - Darkest Bright Red
#2E0505 - Darkest Crimson
#33000A - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Darkest Vermilion
#330A00 - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905 - Darkest Bright Crimson
#2E050D - Darkest Ruby
#33000F - Darkest Bright Vermilion
#2E0D05 - Darkest Soft Red
#290A0A - Darkest Cinnabar
#330F00
More red shades
- Cinnabar
#E44D2E - Scarlet
#FF2400 - Carmine
#960018 - Cardinal
#C41E3A - Blush
#DE5D83 - Chestnut
#954535 - Very Dark Red
#5C0000 - Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Deep Red
#AD0000 - Medium Dark Red
#D60000 - Medium Light Red
#FF2929
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Red?
The HEX code for Darkest Red is #330000.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Red?
Darkest Red has an RGB value of 51, 0, 0 (rgb(51, 0, 0)). In HSL it is 0°, 100%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Red?
Use white text on Darkest Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 18.41:1 and black text has 1.14:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Red?
The complementary color of Darkest Red is #003333. Analogous colors #33001A and #331A00 also pair well.