Darkred colour (#8B0000)
Darkred is dark a red with hex code #8B0000, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 139, 0, 0; in HSL 0°, 100%, 27%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Darkred colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Darkred in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B0000 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 0, 0) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.545, 0.000, 0.000 |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100%, 27%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 100%, 100%, 45% |
| CSS | color: darkred; |
Shades and tints of Darkred
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ffcccc | #ff9999 | #ff6666 | #ff3333 | #ff0000 | #cc0000 | #990000 | #660000 | #330000 |
Colours that go with Darkred
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #008a8a | |
| Triadic | #008a00 | #00008a |
| Analogous | #8a4500 | #8a0045 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| maroon | #800000 | very close |
| firebrick | #b22222 | close |
| brown | #a52a2a | close |
| saddlebrown | #8b4513 | close |
| sienna | #a0522d | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Darkred against white is 10.01:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 2.1:1 (fails). Use Darkred for text on white backgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Darkred?
#8B0000.
What is Darkred in RGB?
rgb(139, 0, 0).
What colour is complementary to Darkred?
#008a8a, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.