Deep Soft Red is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #8B2323, which equals rgb(139, 35, 35) in RGB and hsl(0, 60%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M75 Y75 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8B2323 - RGB
139, 35, 35 - HSL
0°, 60%, 34% - CMYK
0, 75, 75, 45 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Soft 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. 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 8.89:1. Its complementary color is #238B8B.
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Deep Soft Red color codes
| HEX | #8B2323 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 35, 35) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 60%, 34%) |
| HSV | 0°, 75%, 55% |
| CMYK | 0%, 75%, 75%, 45% |
| Decimal | 9118499 |
Shades and tints of Deep Soft Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECDADA - 100
#D8B6B6 - 200
#C59191 - 300
#B26C6C - 400
#9E4848 - 500
#8B2323 - 600
#741D1D - 700
#5D1717 - 800
#461212 - 900
#2E0C0C - 950
#170606
Color harmonies for Deep Soft Red
- Complementary
#238B8B≈ Deep Soft Teal - Analogous −30°
#8B2357≈ Deep Soft Rose - Analogous +30°
#8B5723≈ Deep Soft Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#238B23≈ Forest Green - Triadic +240°
#23238B≈ Deep Soft Ultramarine - Split 150°
#238B57≈ Sea Green - Split 210°
#23578B≈ Deep Soft Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Soft Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Soft Red | Aa | 8.89:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Soft Red | Aa | 2.36:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Soft Red
background-color: #8B2323;color: #8B2323;background-color: rgb(139, 35, 35);background-color: hsl(0, 60%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-soft-red: #8B2323; }class="bg-[#8B2323]"Colors similar to Deep Soft Red
- Deep Soft Cardinal
#8B232D - Deep Soft Scarlet
#8B2D23 - Deep Soft Crimson
#8B2337 - Deep Bright Scarlet
#9C1F11 - Deep Soft Vermilion
#8B3723 - Deep Bright Vermilion
#9C2D11 - Brown
#A52A2A - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Dark Bright Vermilion
#77220D - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Deep Soft Ruby
#8B2342 - Dark Bright Cinnabar
#772D0D
More red shades
- Bright Red
#E61919 - Medium Light Bright Red
#EA3E3E - Light Bright Red
#EE6363 - Darkest Soft Red
#290A0A - Very Dark Soft Red
#491212 - Dark Soft Red
#6A1B1B - Medium Dark Soft Red
#AB2B2B - Soft Red
#CC3333 - Medium Light Soft Red
#D45454 - Light Soft Red
#DC7474 - Darkest Muted Red
#240F0F
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Soft Red?
The HEX code for Deep Soft Red is #8B2323.
What is the RGB value of Deep Soft Red?
Deep Soft Red has an RGB value of 139, 35, 35 (rgb(139, 35, 35)). In HSL it is 0°, 60%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Soft Red?
Use white text on Deep Soft Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.89:1 and black text has 2.36:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Soft Red?
The complementary color of Deep Soft Red is #238B8B. Analogous colors #8B2357 and #8B5723 also pair well.