Deep Red is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #AD0000, which equals rgb(173, 0, 0) in RGB and hsl(0, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y100 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AD0000 - RGB
173, 0, 0 - HSL
0°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
0, 100, 100, 32 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep 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 7.56:1. Its complementary color is #00ADAD.
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Deep Red color codes
| HEX | #AD0000 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 0, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 0°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 100%, 32% |
| Decimal | 11337728 |
Shades and tints of Deep Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1D5D5 - 100
#E4AAAA - 200
#D68080 - 300
#C85555 - 400
#BB2B2B - 500
#AD0000 - 600
#900000 - 700
#730000 - 800
#570000 - 900
#3A0000 - 950
#1D0000
Color harmonies for Deep Red
- Complementary
#00ADAD≈ Deep Teal - Analogous −30°
#AD0057≈ Deep Rose - Analogous +30°
#AD5700≈ Deep Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#00AD00≈ Deep Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#0000AD≈ Deep Ultramarine - Split 150°
#00AD57≈ Deep Seafoam - Split 210°
#0057AD≈ Cobalt Blue
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Red | Aa | 7.56:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Red | Aa | 2.78:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Red
background-color: #AD0000;color: #AD0000;background-color: rgb(173, 0, 0);background-color: hsl(0, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-red: #AD0000; }class="bg-[#AD0000]"Colors similar to Deep Red
- Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Deep Scarlet
#AD1100 - Deep Bright Red
#9C1111 - Carmine
#960018 - Deep Crimson
#AD0023 - Dark Red
#8B0000 - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515 - Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Medium Dark Red
#D60000 - Dark Scarlet
#850D00
More red shades
- Cardinal
#C41E3A - Blush
#DE5D83 - Chestnut
#954535 - Darkest Red
#330000 - Very Dark Red
#5C0000 - Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Medium Dark Red
#D60000 - Medium Light Red
#FF2929 - Light Red
#FF5252 - Darkest Bright Red
#2E0505 - Very Dark Bright Red
#530909
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Red?
The HEX code for Deep Red is #AD0000.
What is the RGB value of Deep Red?
Deep Red has an RGB value of 173, 0, 0 (rgb(173, 0, 0)). In HSL it is 0°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Red?
Use white text on Deep Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.56:1 and black text has 2.78:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Red?
The complementary color of Deep Red is #00ADAD. Analogous colors #AD0057 and #AD5700 also pair well.