Deep Bright Red is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #9C1111, which equals rgb(156, 17, 17) in RGB and hsl(0, 80%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M89 Y89 K39, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#9C1111 - RGB
156, 17, 17 - HSL
0°, 80%, 34% - CMYK
0, 89, 89, 39 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Bright 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 8.39:1. Its complementary color is #119C9C.
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Deep Bright Red color codes
| HEX | #9C1111 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(156, 17, 17) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 80%, 34%) |
| HSV | 0°, 89%, 61% |
| CMYK | 0%, 89%, 89%, 39% |
| Decimal | 10227985 |
Shades and tints of Deep Bright Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EFD7D7 - 100
#DEB0B0 - 200
#CE8888 - 300
#BD6060 - 400
#AD3939 - 500
#9C1111 - 600
#820E0E - 700
#680B0B - 800
#4E0909 - 900
#340606 - 950
#1A0303
Color harmonies for Deep Bright Red
- Complementary
#119C9C≈ Deep Bright Teal - Analogous −30°
#9C1157≈ Deep Bright Rose - Analogous +30°
#9C5711≈ Deep Bright Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#119C11≈ Deep Bright Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#11119C≈ Deep Bright Ultramarine - Split 150°
#119C57≈ Deep Bright Malachite - Split 210°
#11579C≈ Deep Bright Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Bright Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Bright Red | Aa | 8.39:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Bright Red | Aa | 2.50:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Bright Red
background-color: #9C1111;color: #9C1111;background-color: rgb(156, 17, 17);background-color: hsl(0, 80%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-bright-red: #9C1111; }class="bg-[#9C1111]"Colors similar to Deep Bright Red
- Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Deep Bright Scarlet
#9C1F11 - Carmine
#960018 - Deep Scarlet
#AD1100 - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Dark Scarlet
#850D00 - Dark Vermilion
#851B00 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Dark Red
#8B0000 - Deep Red
#AD0000 - Deep Crimson
#AD0023
More red shades
- Medium Dark Red
#D60000 - Medium Light Red
#FF2929 - Light Red
#FF5252 - Darkest Bright Red
#2E0505 - Very Dark Bright Red
#530909 - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515 - Bright Red
#E61919 - Medium Light Bright Red
#EA3E3E - Light Bright Red
#EE6363 - Darkest Soft Red
#290A0A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Bright Red?
The HEX code for Deep Bright Red is #9C1111.
What is the RGB value of Deep Bright Red?
Deep Bright Red has an RGB value of 156, 17, 17 (rgb(156, 17, 17)). In HSL it is 0°, 80%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Bright Red?
Use white text on Deep Bright Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.39:1 and black text has 2.50:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Bright Red?
The complementary color of Deep Bright Red is #119C9C. Analogous colors #9C1157 and #9C5711 also pair well.