Dark Red
Also known as: Sacrifice Altar, Salami, Proton Red, Chanticleer
Expect bold and energetic associations from Dark Red — a rich red well suited to sale banners and sportswear. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (10.60:1, passes WCAG AA).
Dark Red color codes
- HEX
- #840000
- RGB
- rgb(132, 0, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(132, 0, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 100%, 26%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 100%, 52%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 48%)
- LAB
- lab(27.1 49.6 40.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(38.5% 0.158 29.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: maroon#800000 · ΔE 0.8
- RAL 3001 — Signal red#A02128 · ΔE 9.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Dark Red works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dark Red by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 10.60:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.98:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Red background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dark Red
Dark Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Red
Dark Red triad
Similar colors
- Maroon#800000 · ΔE 0.8
- Indian Red#850E04 · ΔE 1.2
- Red Reign#800707 · ΔE 1.4
- Netherworld#881111 · ΔE 2.8
- Brick Red#8F1402 · ΔE 3.4
- Bloodthirsty#880011 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Red is closest to Plunge.
Dark Red FAQs
What color is Dark Red?
Dark Red is a dark red with the hex code #840000. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 100% saturation, and 26% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Red?
The hex code for Dark Red is #840000. In RGB it's rgb(132, 0, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 48%).
What colors go well with Dark Red?
Dark Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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