Dark Red

About Dark Red

Dark Red is the hex color #8B0000, which translates to rgb(139, 0, 0) in RGB and hsl(0, 100%, 27%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 0 degrees, with a saturation of 100 percent and a lightness of 27 percent. In the red family, it reads as a deep shade.

Using Dark Red in a design

Text placed directly on Dark Red is most legible in white, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around Dark Red

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside Dark Red for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for Dark Red

• HEX: #8B0000
• RGB: rgb(139, 0, 0)
• HSL: hsl(0, 100%, 27%)
• HSV: hsv(0, 100%, 55%)
• CMYK: cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 45%)

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