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Black Rose Dark Red
Black Rose Dark Red
#2D0000Click to copy
Black Rose Dark Red Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#2D0000Copy
RGBrgb(45, 0, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 100%, 9%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 100%, 18%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 82%)Copy
Black Rose Dark Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#2D0000
Click to copy#002D2D
Click to copyAnalogous
#2D0017
Click to copy#2D1700
Click to copySplit Complementary
#002D17
Click to copy#00172D
Click to copyMonochromatic
#2D0000
Click to copy#880B0B
Click to copy#E61313
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBlack Rose Dark 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
18.89 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.11 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
17.33 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.50 : 1
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Black Rose Dark Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Black Rose Dark Red Color Introduction
Definition
Black Rose Dark Red (HEX #2D0000) has the RGB value rgb(45, 0, 0), the HSL value hsl(0°, 100%, 9%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 82%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Black Rose Dark Red is #002D2D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #2D0017 and #2D1600 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#002D17, #00162D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Black Rose Dark Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Black Rose Dark Red has a contrast ratio of 18.89:1 against white and 1.11:1 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 Rose Dark Red has a lightness of 9% and a saturation of 100%, 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 extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The dark red at the base of black rose petals, mysterious and noble.
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 Rose Dark 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 Rose Dark 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 Rose Dark 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.
