Dark Red vs Red

What is the difference between Dark Red and Red?

Examining Dark Red (#8B0000) relative to Red (#FF0000) showcases key differences in design application. Both shades match closely in terms of color richness and saturation profile. Red behaves as a lighter and more luminous tone. A subtle hue shift of 0° creates a blended and harmonious transition.

Design recommendations for Dark Red vs Red

Integrating Dark Red and Red requires balancing dark and light elements. Utilize the depth of Dark Red to provide strong contrast and visual structure, and pair it with Red on card backgrounds or subtle link accents to keep the user interface fresh and readable.

Readability & Contrast Testing

Visual test showing black and white text overlay readability on both colors.

Dark Red Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Dark Red background canvas.

White Text: 10.01:1 Black Text: 2.10:1

Red Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Red background canvas.

White Text: 4.00:1 Black Text: 5.25:1

Technical Specifications Comparison

Format / Value Dark Red Red Delta / Difference
HEX Code #8B0000 #FF0000 -
RGB Channels rgb(139, 0, 0) rgb(255, 0, 0) R:+116 | G:0 | B:0
HSL Values hsl(0°, 100%, 27%) hsl(0°, 100%, 50%) H:0° | S:0% | L:+23%
CMYK (Print) cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 45%) cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 0%) -

Individual Color References

Dark Red Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes
Red Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes
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