Every shade of dark red from the palest tint to the darkest tone, generated from the base color #8B0000. Click any shade to copy its hex code instantly. Use lighter tints for backgrounds and pastel designs, mid tones for branding, and dark shades for text, dark mode and dramatic looks.
Shade Reference Table
| Name | HEX | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Palest Dark Red | #FFEBEB | rgb(255, 235, 235) |
| Pale Dark Red | #FFD1D1 | rgb(255, 209, 209) |
| Lightest Dark Red | #FFBDBD | rgb(255, 189, 189) |
| Lighter Dark Red | #FFA3A3 | rgb(255, 163, 163) |
| Light Dark Red | #FF8A8A | rgb(255, 138, 138) |
| Soft Dark Red | #FF7575 | rgb(255, 117, 117) |
| Muted Dark Red | #FF5C5C | rgb(255, 92, 92) |
| Fresh Dark Red | #FF4747 | rgb(255, 71, 71) |
| Bright Dark Red | #FF2E2E | rgb(255, 46, 46) |
| Vivid Dark Red | #FF1414 | rgb(255, 20, 20) |
| True Dark Red | #FF0000 | rgb(255, 0, 0) |
| Strong Dark Red | #E60000 | rgb(230, 0, 0) |
| Rich Dark Red | #CC0000 | rgb(204, 0, 0) |
| Deep Dark Red | #B80000 | rgb(184, 0, 0) |
| Bold Dark Red | #9E0000 | rgb(158, 0, 0) |
| Dark Dark Red | #8A0000 | rgb(138, 0, 0) |
| Darker Dark Red | #700000 | rgb(112, 0, 0) |
| Darkest Dark Red | #570000 | rgb(87, 0, 0) |
| Shadow Dark Red | #420000 | rgb(66, 0, 0) |
| Midnight Dark Red | #290000 | rgb(41, 0, 0) |
FAQs
What is the hex code for dark red?
The hex code for dark red is #8B0000. In RGB it is rgb(139, 0, 0), and in CMYK it is 0%, 100%, 100%, 45%. You can copy these codes from the color code section above.
What does the color dark red mean?
Dark Red is associated with passion, energy, urgency, love and power. Its exact meaning shifts with culture and context — see the meaning and cultural sections on this page for details.
What colors go with dark red?
Dark Red pairs beautifully with black, white, gold, gray and its complementary color. Explore the dark red color combinations and palettes on this page for ready-to-use schemes.
Where can I download dark red backgrounds?
Right here — this site offers 32 free dark red backgrounds in HD (1920×1080) across 8 styles: solid, gradient, glow, waves, bokeh, rays, texture and curves. All are free for personal and commercial use.