Dark Red Color (#8B0000)
Dark Red is a CSS named color defined as hex code #8B0000. Dark Red is red at about 55% of full strength with no green or blue. It is a deep, blood-red tone that leans toward burgundy without being purple.
Color Overview & Formats
darkredLuminance: 0.0549| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #8B0000 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 0, 0) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100%, 27%) | Hue (0°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 100%, 55%) | Hue, Saturation (100%), Value/Brightness (55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 45%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.400 0.164 29.2) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #8B0000; /* or darkred */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #8B0000, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with white text: White text on Dark Red reaches 10.01:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Dark Red?
These 6 colors all go well with Dark Red (#8B0000), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Dark Red: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Dark Red (HSL 0°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (0° to 180°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (330° and 30°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (120° and 240°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 2.10:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 10.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Dark Red Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#8B0000)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
darkred = #8b0000 (rgb(139, 0, 0))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for headers, footers, buttons on light backgrounds, and wine, autumn or heritage brand palettes. On Dark Red, white text passes WCAG AAA at every size (10.01:1); black text fails even for large text (2.1:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Dark Red?
No. Black text on Dark Red has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.1:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
Can I use white text on Dark Red?
Yes. White text on Dark Red has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 10.01:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
What colors go with Dark Red?
White, Ivory, Gold, Light Gray, Pink and Wheat all go well with Dark Red. White (10.01:1), Ivory (9.92:1), Gold (7.14:1), Light Gray (6.69:1), Pink (6.51:1) and Wheat (7.62:1) have enough contrast for text on Dark Red.
Is dark red the same as maroon or burgundy?
No. CSS maroon is #800000, a little darker than Dark Red (#8B0000). Burgundy is not a CSS named color, so it has no standard hex code; Dark Red and maroon are the nearest CSS colors.