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Retro Dark Red
Retro Dark Red
#B4161BClick to copy
Retro Dark Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(180, 22, 27)Copy
HSLhsl(358, 78%, 40%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(358, 88%, 71%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 88%, 85%, 29%)Copy
Retro Dark Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#B4161B
Click to copy#16B4AF
Click to copyAnalogous
#B4166A
Click to copy#B46016
Click to copySplit Complementary
#16B460
Click to copy#166AB4
Click to copyMonochromatic
#B4161B
Click to copy#D9575B
Click to copy#ECAAAC
Click to copy#590B0D
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRetro 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)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
6.84 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.07 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.27 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.85 : 1
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Retro Dark 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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Retro Dark Red Color Introduction
Definition
Retro Dark Red (HEX #B4161B) has the RGB value rgb(180, 22, 27), the HSL value hsl(358°, 78%, 40%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 88%, 85%, 29%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Retro Dark Red is #16B4AF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B4166A and #B46016 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#16B460, #166AB4) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Retro Dark Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Retro Dark Red has a contrast ratio of 6.84:1 against white and 3.07:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
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, Retro Dark Red has a lightness of 40% and a saturation of 78%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The color of the old curtains in Kiki’s Delivery Service — vintage and rich, full of story.
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 Retro 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, Retro 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.
Retro 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.
