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Dark Red

#8B0000

A red — energetic, urgent and appetite-stirring. Reds grab attention, which is why they suit sale badges and alerts.

Every format

Contrast

Dark Red scores 10.01:1 against white and 2.10:1 against black. It is safe for body text on a white background. Check it against another colour →

Shades and tints

A palette built around it

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