Color Palettes

Dark red color

A rich, shadowy red that sits between crimson and maroon, the same value web browsers know as darkred. It feels serious and elegant rather than loud, so it works well for velvet, fall fashion and moody accent walls.

Also known as: Deep dark red.

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The hex code for dark red is #8B0000. In RGB it is rgb(139, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 0, 100, 100, 45.

See it in real life

Pick a color to pair it with and see how it looks on clothes, interiors and design.

Colors similar to dark red

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About dark red

Dark red (#8B0000) is a warm, dark, highly saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 139 red, 0 green and 0 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fashion, home decor, web.

Swatch of Dark red with its shades from light to dark · #8B0000
Dark red · #8B0000

Dark red shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Dark red color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Dark cyan
AnalogousClose to: Dark pink, Brown
TriadicClose to: Green, Dark blue
Split complementaryClose to: Shamrock green, Twilight blue
TetradicClose to: Avocado, Dark cyan, Indigo

Dark red color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Dark red
Analogous palette · Dark red
Complementary palette · Dark red
Triadic palette · Dark red
With neutrals palette · Dark red
With an accent palette · Dark red

Dark red contrast with text

White textContrast 10.0:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 2.1:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --dark-red: #8B0000;
  --dark-red-rgb: 139, 0, 0;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--dark-red); }
.text { color: var(--dark-red); }

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Swatch of Dark red with its shades from light to dark · #8B0000
Swatch of Dark red with its shades from light to dark · #8B0000

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for dark red?

The hex code for dark red is #8B0000. In RGB it is rgb(139, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 0, 100, 100, 45.

What is the complementary color of dark red?

Its complement on the color wheel is #008B8B, close to dark cyan. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on dark red?

Yes. The contrast with white is 10.0:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).