What Color is Dark red
Dark red (#8B0000) is a warm red color associated with the winter season. Its complementary color is #74FFFF.
What color is opposite Dark red?
The opposite color to Dark red is Cyan / Aqua (#74ffff).
Additional Information
- Color Family: Red
- Temperature: Warm
- Associated Season: Winter
- Complementary Color: #74FFFF
- Brightness: 42/255
- Saturation: 100%
Color Conversions
CSS Snippets
color: #8B0000;
color: rgb(139, 0, 0);
background-color: #8B0000;
border: 1px solid #8B0000;
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B000040;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B0000 0%, #ffffff 100%);
Colors That Pair Well With Dark red
Bold Contrast
Pair with Cyan / Aqua for maximum visual impact. Perfect for call-to-action buttons or attention-grabbing designs.
Clean & Professional
Combine with white and dark gray for a clean, professional look. Ideal for business websites and corporate branding.
Harmonious Depth
Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.
Color Variations
Tints (add white)
Tones (add grey)
What Goes With Dark red?
Explore color palettes containing Dark red and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.
Analogous
Split-complementary
Accessibility
Contrast with Black and White
Contrast with Black
UI Examples
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Contrast with White
UI Examples
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Color Blindness Simulation
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Polychromos
middle cadmium red
#217 • #BC454F
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