Dark Red

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Sacrifice Altar

  #850101

• Salami

  #820000

• Maroon

  #800000

• Roasted Pepper

  #890A01

• Indian Red

  #850E04

• Kiss of a Vampire

  #8A0009

• Red Reign

  #800707

• Scoville Highness

  #900405

About Dark Red

Dark Red sits at oklch(0.385 0.158 29.2) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #840000 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Dark Red?

#840000 — also oklch(0.385 0.158 29.2) and Lab 27.11 49.56 40.68.

Can I use Dark Red for text on white?

On white: 10.60:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 92. On dark ink: 1.68:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.