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%).

What RGB values make Dark Red?

Dark Red is 139 red, 0 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(139, 0, 0).

Dark Red scores 10.01:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: darkred directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #8B0000.

#8B0000

Dark Red is a red tone at #8B0000. It sits at 0 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 27% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Dark Red with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#E8CCCC

Tint 60%

#D19999

Tint 40%

#B96666

Tint 20%

#A23333

Base

#8B0000

Shade 20%

#6F0000

Shade 40%

#530000

Shade 60%

#380000

Shade 80%

#1C0000

On white

Sample text

10.01:1

Passes AAA for body text

On black

Sample text

2.1:1

Fails WCAG for text

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Frequently asked

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%).
What RGB values make Dark Red?: Dark Red is 139 red, 0 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(139, 0, 0).
Is Dark Red readable as text on a white background?: Dark Red scores 10.01:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Dark Red a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: darkred directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #8B0000.