Netherworld
Also known as: Crimson, Grubby Red, Kiss of a Vampire, Stizza
As a rich take on red, Netherworld carries passionate and urgent energy that suits call-to-action buttons and food branding. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 9.84:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Netherworld color codes
- HEX
- #881111
- RGB
- rgb(136, 17, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(136, 17, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 78%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 88%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 88%, 88%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(29.2 47.9 35.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(40.3% 0.152 27.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkred#8B0000 · ΔE 2.9
- RAL 3001 — Signal red#A02128 · ΔE 6.5 · 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 Netherworld works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Netherworld
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Netherworld 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 9.84:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.14:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Netherworld background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Netherworld
Netherworld with its complement
Soft neighbors of Netherworld
Netherworld triad
Similar colors
- Bloodthirsty#880011 · ΔE 1.8
- Red Reign#800707 · ΔE 2.2
- Emergency#911911 · ΔE 2.5
- Indian Red#850E04 · ΔE 2.7
- Dark Red#840000 · ΔE 2.8
- Socialist#921A1C · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Netherworld is closest to Plunge.
Netherworld FAQs
What color is Netherworld?
Netherworld is a dark red with the hex code #881111. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 78% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Netherworld?
The hex code for Netherworld is #881111. In RGB it's rgb(136, 17, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 88%, 88%, 47%).
What colors go well with Netherworld?
Netherworld pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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