Very Dark Red is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5C0000, which equals rgb(92, 0, 0) in RGB and hsl(0, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y100 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5C0000 - RGB
92, 0, 0 - HSL
0°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
0, 100, 100, 64 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very 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. 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 14.43:1. Its complementary color is #005C5C.
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Very Dark Red color codes
| HEX | #5C0000 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 0, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 0°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 100%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6029312 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4D5D5 - 100
#C9AAAA - 200
#AE8080 - 300
#925555 - 400
#772B2B - 500
#5C0000 - 600
#4D0000 - 700
#3D0000 - 800
#2E0000 - 900
#1F0000 - 950
#0F0000
Color harmonies for Very Dark Red
- Complementary
#005C5C≈ Very Dark Teal - Analogous −30°
#5C002E≈ Very Dark Rose - Analogous +30°
#5C2E00≈ Very Dark Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#005C00≈ Very Dark Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#00005C≈ Very Dark Ultramarine - Split 150°
#005C2E≈ Very Dark Malachite - Split 210°
#002E5C≈ Prussian Blue
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Red | Aa | 14.43:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Red | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Red
background-color: #5C0000;color: #5C0000;background-color: rgb(92, 0, 0);background-color: hsl(0, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-red: #5C0000; }class="bg-[#5C0000]"Colors similar to Very Dark Red
- Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Very Dark Scarlet
#5C0900 - Very Dark Bright Red
#530909 - Very Dark Crimson
#5C0012 - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Very Dark Vermilion
#5C1200 - Very Dark Bright Scarlet
#531109 - Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918 - Very Dark Ruby
#5C001C - Very Dark Bright Vermilion
#531809 - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D - Very Dark Soft Red
#491212
More red shades
- Scarlet
#FF2400 - Carmine
#960018 - Cardinal
#C41E3A - Blush
#DE5D83 - Chestnut
#954535 - Darkest Red
#330000 - Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Deep Red
#AD0000 - Medium Dark Red
#D60000 - Medium Light Red
#FF2929 - Light Red
#FF5252
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Red?
The HEX code for Very Dark Red is #5C0000.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Red?
Very Dark Red has an RGB value of 92, 0, 0 (rgb(92, 0, 0)). In HSL it is 0°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Red?
Use white text on Very Dark Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.43:1 and black text has 1.46:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Red?
The complementary color of Very Dark Red is #005C5C. Analogous colors #5C002E and #5C2E00 also pair well.