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Dark Red complementary or opposite color name and code (#8B0000)


Dark Red

#8B0000

RGB(139, 0, 0)

Dark Cyan

#008B8B

RGB(0, 139, 139)




Invert color according to RYB color model



Equivalent RYB:

RYB(255, 116, 116)


RYB Invert Color:

RYB(0, 139, 139)




What is the contrasting color of Dark Red (HEX #8B0000)?

Color that best contrast with Dark Red (HEX #8B0000) is #008B8B, color name is Dark Cyan.
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Dark Red (HEX #8B0000)?

Complementary or Opposite color for Dark Red (HEX #8B0000) is #008B8B, color name is Dark Cyan.





Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


HEX #8B0000 - Color codes, similar colors and paints


Color Name: Dark Red
Hex Color Code: #8B0000
RGB Color Code: RGB(139, 0, 0)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 100.0%, 100.0%, 45.5%
Color Family (Hue): Red

HEX #8B0000 Dark Red Color - Color Code



HEX #008B8B - Color codes, similar colors and paints


Color Name: Dark Cyan
Hex Color Code: #008B8B
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 139, 139)
CMYK Values*: 100.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 45.5%

HEX #008B8B Dark Cyan - Color Code