Dark Red is a
warm dark color with the hex code #8D0C0C.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
141, 12, 12 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 91%, 91%, 45% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Dark Red
#8D0C0C
Dark Red Color Values
- HEX
- #8D0C0C
- RGB
- 141, 12, 12
- HSL
- 0°, 84%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 91, 91, 45
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Red sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 84% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.
In digital design, warm colors like Dark Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.
When using Dark Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 91%, 91%, 45% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Dark Red
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #8D0C0C;
--brand-primary-rgb: 141, 12, 12;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8D0C0C',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 91%
Y: 91%
K: 45%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(141, 12, 12)
rgba(141, 12, 12, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #8D0C0C?
#8D0C0C is Dark Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 141, 12, 12. It has a hue of 0°, 84%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8D0C0C?
The RGB color code for #8D0C0C is rgb(141, 12, 12). This means it contains 141 red,
12 green, and 12 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Red a warm or cool color?
Dark Red (#8D0C0C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8D0C0C in CSS?
You can use #8D0C0C in CSS with:
background-color: #8D0C0C; or color: #8D0C0C; or as an RGB value: rgb(141, 12, 12). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 91%, 91%, 45%.