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Dark Red

#902609

Dark Red is a warm dark color with the hex code #902609. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 144, 38, 9 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 74%, 94%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Red Color Values

HEX
#902609
RGB
144, 38, 9
HSL
13°, 88%, 30%
CMYK
0, 74, 94, 44

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Red sits at 13° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 88% 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%, 74%, 94%, 44% 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: #902609;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 144, 38, 9;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#902609',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 74%
Y: 94%
K: 44%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(144, 38, 9)
rgba(144, 38, 9, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

12 brand s with colors near 13° on the color wheel

Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Figma logo
Figma
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
SoundCloud logo
SoundCloud

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #902609?
#902609 is Dark Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 144, 38, 9. It has a hue of 13°, 88% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #902609?
The RGB color code for #902609 is rgb(144, 38, 9). This means it contains 144 red, 38 green, and 9 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Red a warm or cool color?
Dark Red (#902609) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #902609 in CSS?
You can use #902609 in CSS with: background-color: #902609; or color: #902609; or as an RGB value: rgb(144, 38, 9). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 74%, 94%, 44%.

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