Rosewood
Also known as: Vampire Hunter , Blood God , Darkest Dungeon , Blood Organ
Rosewood brings a confident and commanding feel to a palette. This rich red suits sale banners and sportswear. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. On white it reads clearly at 13.48:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Rosewood color codes
- HEX
- #65000B
- RGB
- rgb(101, 0, 11)
- RGBA
- rgba(101, 0, 11, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(353, 100%, 20%)
- HSV
- hsv(353, 100%, 40%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 89%, 60%)
- LAB
- lab(19.7 41.1 26.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(31.9% 0.129 24.8)
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 7.2
- RAL 3032: Pearl ruby red #711521 · ΔE 5.3 · 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 Rosewood 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Rosewood
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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 Rosewood 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 13.48:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.56:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Rosewood background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Rosewood
Rosewood with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rosewood
Rosewood triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Spikey Red #600000 · ΔE 2.2
- Barolo #71000E · ΔE 2.4
- Sanguine #6C110E · ΔE 3.1
- Bloodlust #6B1C1A · ΔE 4.0
- Hellbound #710101 · ΔE 4.3
- Burned #520B00 · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Rosewood is closest to Elite Teal .
FAQ
Rosewood FAQs
What color is Rosewood?
Rosewood is a dark red with the hex code #65000B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 353°, 100% saturation, and 20% lightness.
What is the hex code for Rosewood?
The hex code for Rosewood is #65000B. In RGB it's rgb(101, 0, 11), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 89%, 60%).
What colors go well with Rosewood?
Rosewood pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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