Dark Red hex code
The hex code for dark red is #8B0000. In RGB that is rgb(139, 0, 0) and in HSL it is hsl(0, 100%, 27%).
The hex code for dark red is #8B0000. In RGB that is rgb(139, 0, 0) and in HSL it is hsl(0, 100%, 27%).
Dark Red · #8B0000
Colour codes
- HEX
- #8B0000
- RGB
- rgb(139, 0, 0)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 100%, 27%)
- CMYK
- 0, 100, 100, 45
- CSS name
- darkred
- Contrast on white
- 10.01:1
- Contrast on black
- 2.10:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #a23333
40% lighter · #b96666
60% lighter · #d19999
80% lighter · #e8cccc
20% darker · #6f0000
40% darker · #530000
60% darker · #380000
80% darker · #1c0000
Complementary colour
Dark Red · #8B0000
Opposite on the colour wheel · #008a8a
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark red?
The hex code for dark red is #8B0000. In RGB that is rgb(139, 0, 0) and in HSL it is hsl(0, 100%, 27%).
Can I use dark red for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 10.01:1 on white and 2.10:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a white background.
What colour goes with dark red?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #008A8A. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of dark red instead.
Is dark red a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword darkred, so color: darkred and color: #8B0000 render exactly the same.