Red
Black Red
Black Red
#2B0505Click to copy
Black Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(43, 5, 5)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 79%, 9%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 88%, 17%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 88%, 88%, 83%)Copy
Black Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#2B0505
Click to copy#052B2B
Click to copyAnalogous
#2B0518
Click to copy#2B1805
Click to copySplit Complementary
#052B18
Click to copy#05182B
Click to copyMonochromatic
#2B0505
Click to copy#7B1B1B
Click to copy#CF2D2D
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBlack Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
18.64 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.13 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
17.10 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.48 : 1
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Black Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Black Red Color Introduction
Definition
Black Red (HEX #2B0505) has the RGB value rgb(43, 5, 5), the HSL value hsl(0°, 79%, 9%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 88%, 88%, 83%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Black Red is #052B2B, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #2B0518 and #2B1805 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#052B18, #05182B) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Black Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Black Red has a contrast ratio of 18.64:1 against white and 1.13:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Black Red has a lightness of 9% and a saturation of 79%, on a page it works well as a dark background or heading text color, creating a strong sense of visual weight; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A frozen night.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Black Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Black Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Black Red Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.