Oxblood
Also known as: Red Mulled Wine , Wine Red , Heavy Heart , Evil Forces
Expect bold and energetic associations from Oxblood, a rich red suited to sale banners and sportswear. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 10.83:1.
Reference
Oxblood color codes
- HEX
- #800020
- RGB
- rgb(128, 0, 32)
- RGBA
- rgba(128, 0, 32, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(345, 100%, 25%)
- HSV
- hsv(345, 100%, 50%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 75%, 50%)
- LAB
- lab(26.4 49.0 22.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(38.0% 0.152 18.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: maroon #800000 · ΔE 9.1
- RAL 3032: Pearl ruby red #711521 · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Oxblood 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Oxblood
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Oxblood by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 10.83:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.94:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Oxblood background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Oxblood
Oxblood with its complement
Soft neighbors of Oxblood
Oxblood triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Barbera #8B031C · ΔE 3.6
- Bordeaux #7B002C · ΔE 5.2
- Barolo #71000E · ΔE 5.4
- Xmas Candy #990020 · ΔE 5.6
- Macabre #880033 · ΔE 5.9
- Lifeline #990033 · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Oxblood is closest to Rich Black .
FAQ
Oxblood FAQs
What color is Oxblood?
Oxblood is a dark red with the hex code #800020. In HSL terms it has a hue of 345°, 100% saturation, and 25% lightness.
What is the hex code for Oxblood?
The hex code for Oxblood is #800020. In RGB it's rgb(128, 0, 32), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 75%, 50%).
What colors go well with Oxblood?
Oxblood pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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