Medium Dark Red is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #D60000, which equals rgb(214, 0, 0) in RGB and hsl(0, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y100 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#D60000 - RGB
214, 0, 0 - HSL
0°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
0, 100, 100, 16 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium 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. 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 5.44:1. Its complementary color is #00D6D6.
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Medium Dark Red color codes
| HEX | #D60000 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 0, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 0°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 100%, 16% |
| Decimal | 14024704 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F8D5D5 - 100
#F1AAAA - 200
#EB8080 - 300
#E45555 - 400
#DD2B2B - 500
#D60000 - 600
#B20000 - 700
#8F0000 - 800
#6B0000 - 900
#470000 - 950
#240000
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Red
- Complementary
#00D6D6≈ Dark Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#D6006B≈ Medium Dark Carmine - Analogous +30°
#D66B00≈ Medium Dark Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#00D600≈ Medium Dark Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#0000D6≈ Medium Blue - Split 150°
#00D66B≈ Medium Dark Malachite - Split 210°
#006BD6≈ Medium Dark Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Red | Aa | 5.44:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Red | Aa | 3.86:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Red
background-color: #D60000;color: #D60000;background-color: rgb(214, 0, 0);background-color: hsl(0, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-red: #D60000; }class="bg-[#D60000]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Red
- Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Medium Dark Scarlet
#D61500 - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515 - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Bright Red
#E61919 - Deep Red
#AD0000 - Red
#FF0000 - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Deep Scarlet
#AD1100 - Pure Cardinal
#FF001A - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Deep Crimson
#AD0023
More red shades
- Blush
#DE5D83 - Chestnut
#954535 - Darkest Red
#330000 - Very Dark Red
#5C0000 - Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Deep Red
#AD0000 - Medium Light Red
#FF2929 - Light Red
#FF5252 - Darkest Bright Red
#2E0505 - Very Dark Bright Red
#530909 - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Red?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Red is #D60000.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Red?
Medium Dark Red has an RGB value of 214, 0, 0 (rgb(214, 0, 0)). In HSL it is 0°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Red?
Use white text on Medium Dark Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.44:1 and black text has 3.86:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Red?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Red is #00D6D6. Analogous colors #D6006B and #D66B00 also pair well.