Codes & values
- Color Name
Dark Red - Color ID
KDF-C-09109504 - HEX
#8B0000 - RGB
rgb(139, 0, 0) - RGBA
rgba(139, 0, 0, 1) - HSL
hsl(0, 100%, 27%) - HSLA
hsla(0, 100%, 27%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(0, 100%, 55%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 45%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Dark Red?
- #8B0000
- What is Dark Red RGB?
- rgb(139, 0, 0)
- What is Dark Red HSL?
- hsl(0, 100%, 27%)
- What is Dark Red CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 45%)
What is Dark Red?
Dark Red is a curated red family color at #8B0000. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui and matches the CSS named color keyword. This shade classifies as dark — strong for text, dark-mode surfaces, or dramatic branding. Temperature lean: warm — energetic, inviting, and closer to red/orange/yellow on the wheel..
Dark Red HEX code
The HEX code for Dark Red is #8B0000. Paste it into CSS as color: #8B0000; or background-color: #8B0000;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (8b0000).
Dark Red RGB
Dark Red in RGB is rgb(139, 0, 0) (channels R 139, G 0, B 0). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(139, 0, 0, 1).
Dark Red HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(0, 100%, 27%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(0, 100%, 55%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Dark Red CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Dark Red is cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 45%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Dark Red
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #740000, #5D0000, #460000, #2E0000, #170000. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Dark Red
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #9E2B2B, #B25555, #C58080, #D8AAAA, #ECD5D5. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Dark Red
Complementary pairing: #8B0000, #008B8B. Analogous neighbors: #8B0046, #8B0000, #8B4600. Triadic accents: #8B0000, #008B00, #00008B. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Dark Red color combinations
A practical combo: primary #8B0000, complementary accent #008B8B, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #8B0000, #008B46, #00458B.
Dark Red in web design
Red works as error states, sale badges, and urgent CTAs. Keep body text dark on light surfaces and reserve pure red for accents so pages do not feel alarming.
Dark Red in branding
Brand reds feel bold and urgent — classic for food delivery, sports, and clearance campaigns. Contrast vs white is 10.01:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text); vs black 2.10:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Dark Red?
- Dark Red: #8B0000.
- What is Dark Red RGB?
- Dark Red: rgb(139, 0, 0).
- What is Dark Red HSL?
- Dark Red: hsl(0, 100%, 27%).
- What is Dark Red CMYK?
- Dark Red: cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 45%).
- What colors go with Dark Red?
- Try complementary #8B0000, #008B8B or analogous #8B0046, #8B0000, #8B4600.
- Is Dark Red good for text on white?
- Yes — contrast 10.01:1 meets WCAG AA for normal text.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 10.01:1 (AA body text pass). Contrast vs black: 2.10:1. Complementary swatch: #8B0000, #008B8B.
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