Dark red

#8B0000

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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).

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Additional Information

  • Color Family: Red
  • Temperature: Warm
  • Associated Season: Winter
  • Complementary Color: #74FFFF
  • Brightness: 42/255
  • Saturation: 100%

Color Conversions

Hex
#8B0000
RGB
139, 0, 0
RGB %
55%, 0%, 0%
HSL
0°, 100%, 27%
HSV
0°, 100%, 55%
CMYK
0%, 100%, 100%, 45%
LAB
28, 51, 41
XYZ
10.65, 5.49, 0.5

CSS Snippets

CSS Hex
color: #8B0000;
CSS RGB
color: rgb(139, 0, 0);
Background
background-color: #8B0000;
Border
border: 1px solid #8B0000;
Box Shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B000040;
Linear Gradient
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.

#8B0000#74ffff

Clean & Professional

Combine with white and dark gray for a clean, professional look. Ideal for business websites and corporate branding.

#8B0000#FFFFFF#1F2937

Harmonious Depth

Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.

#a23333#6f0000

What Goes With Dark red?

Explore color palettes containing Dark red and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.

Accessibility

Contrast with Black and White

Contrast with Black

UI Examples

This is an example of body text using the selected color scheme.

Contrast Ratio: 0.00

WCAG Score: 0

AA Large Text
AA Normal Text
AAA Large Text
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Contrast with White

UI Examples

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Contrast Ratio: 0.00

WCAG Score: 0

AA Large Text
AA Normal Text
AAA Large Text
AAA Normal Text

Color Blindness Simulation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Dark red?
#8B0000 — see all color formats above.
What colors go with Dark red?
See our recommended pairings with design context, or explore the color harmonies for more options.
Is Dark red accessible for text?
Check the accessibility section for WCAG contrast ratios against black and white backgrounds.
How do I use Dark red in CSS?
Copy ready-to-use code from the CSS snippets section, or click any format in Color Conversions to copy.