Color Palettes

Deep red color

A saturated red with almost no light in it, like the inside of a ripe cherry. Deep red reads as bold and luxurious, and it is a favorite for evening gowns, lipstick and holiday decorating.

Also known as: Rich red.

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The hex code for deep red is #850101. In RGB it is rgb(133, 1, 1), in HSL hsl(0, 99%, 26%) and in CMYK 0, 99, 99, 48.

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

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About deep red

Deep red (#850101) is a warm, dark, highly saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 133 red, 1 green and 1 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fashion, makeup, holidays.

Swatch of Deep red with its shades from light to dark · #850101
Deep red · #850101

Deep red shades and tints

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

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Deep red color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Teal
AnalogousClose to: Claret, Chocolate brown
TriadicClose to: Green, Navy blue
Split complementaryClose to: Sea green, Twilight blue
TetradicClose to: Avocado, Teal, Indigo

Deep red color palettes

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

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

Deep red contrast with text

White textContrast 10.5:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 2.0:1 · Not recommended

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

CSS code

:root {
  --deep-red: #850101;
  --deep-red-rgb: 133, 1, 1;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--deep-red); }
.text { color: var(--deep-red); }

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More reds

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Swatch of Deep red with its shades from light to dark · #850101
Swatch of Deep red with its shades from light to dark · #850101

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for deep red?

The hex code for deep red is #850101. In RGB it is rgb(133, 1, 1), in HSL hsl(0, 99%, 26%) and in CMYK 0, 99, 99, 48.

What is the complementary color of deep red?

Its complement on the color wheel is #018585, close to teal. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on deep red?

Yes. The contrast with white is 10.5:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).