DarkRed — #8B0000 HEX Color

#8B0000rgb(139, 0, 0)

About DarkRed

DarkRed (#8B0000) is a warm, dark, vivid red tone with a hue of 0°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 27%. It works well for branding and call-to-action elements and conveys a energetic feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 10.01:1, while on black it reaches 2.10:1 — so prefer white text when using #8B0000 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#8B0000

RGBrgb(139, 0, 0)

HSLhsl(0°, 100%, 27%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 45%)

CIELABLab(28.1, 51, 41.3)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

10.01:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

2.10:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #8B0000 as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #8B0000;

color: #8B0000;

border: 2px solid #8B0000;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B0000, #008b8b);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #8b0000;
  --color-primary-rgb: 139, 0, 0;
  --color-primary-hsl: 0, 100%, 27%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #8B0000?

Color #8B0000 is commonly known as DarkRed. It is a warm, dark, vivid red tone.

Is #8B0000 a warm or cool color?

DarkRed (#8B0000) is a warm color. With a hue of 0°, it falls in the red family.

What colors go well with #8B0000?

Colors that pair well with DarkRed (#8B0000) include its complementary color (#008B8B), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous red tones for harmonious palettes.