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#8B0000Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Dark Red Color Code
Dark Red·#8B0000
Red FamilyWarmDark toneHigh saturationoklch(40.0% 0.164 29)
RGB
rgb(139, 0, 0)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(0 100% 27%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 100, 100, 45Print handoffLAB
28, 51, 41Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(40.0% 0.164 29)Modern perceptualDark Red is a deep, high-saturation CSS named color at #8B0000. If you searched for dark red hex code, 8B0000, or dark red RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorWhite text
Body text contrast10.01:1
Best UseAlerts, destructive actions, high-energy CTAs, and urgent interface signals
Tonal Scale
100#EAD1D1
300#CA8A8A
500#A02E2E
600#8B0000
800#640000
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
10.01:1AAA-level contrast
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
1.71:1Needs more separation
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
9.51:1AAA-level contrast
Best text colorWhite textContrast 10.01:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(40.0% 0.164 29)
Relative Luminance0.0549
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Red FamilyWarmDark toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Color Notes
- Dark Red is kept as an exact CSS named color for #8B0000.
- Queries for dark red color code, 8B0000, or dark red RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
10.01:1AAA
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
1.71:1Needs more separation
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
9.51:1AAA
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
1.71:1Needs more separation
Best text colorWhite textContrast 10.01:1 · AAA
Where It Works
- Use it for alerts, errors, destructive actions, urgent badges, and high-energy accents.
- Keep red focused because broad red surfaces can feel heavy or stressful.
- Pair with white, warm neutrals, deep red shades, and restrained supporting colors.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Dark Red is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
High-energy warm reds for editorial and alerts.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
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Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-dark-red: #8B0000;
--color-dark-red-rgb: 139 0 0;
}class="bg-[#8B0000] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#640000] ring-1 ring-[#8B0000]"{
"darkRed": "#8B0000",
"darkRedRgb": [139, 0, 0],
"darkRedHsl": [0, 100, 27]
}