#8B0000
Color Name
Dark Red
rgb(139, 0, 0)•hsl(0, 100%, 27%)•Lum 0.055
HEX#8B0000
RGBrgb(139, 0, 0)
HSLhsl(0, 100%, 27%)
HSVhsv(0, 100%, 55%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 45%)
CSS Variable--color-primary: #8B0000;
CSS Backgroundbackground-color: #8B0000;
Color Harmonies
Classic color wheel theory relationships derived from #8B0000. Click any swatch to explore.
Complementary (180°)
Analogous (-30° / +30°)
Triadic (120° / 240°)
Split Complementary (150° / 210°)
Monochromatic (Lightness & Saturation Progression)
Shades & Tints
Step-by-step luminance variations created by adding black (shades) or white (tints).
Shades (Mixing with Black)
#7C0000
11% Dark#6C0000
22% Dark#5D0000
33% Dark#4D0000
44% Dark#3E0000
56% Dark#2E0000
67% Dark#1F0000
78% Dark#0F0000
89% DarkTints (Mixing with White)
#981C1C
11% Light#A53939
22% Light#B25555
33% Light#BF7171
44% Light#CB8E8E
56% Light#D8AAAA
67% Light#E5C6C6
78% Light#F2E3E3
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