Deep Red
HEX: #850101 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#850101
133, 1, 1
0°, 99% ,52%
0, 99.25, 99.25, 47.84
About Deep Red
Deep Red (#850101) is a color with RGB(133, 1, 1) and HSL(0°, 99.25%, 52.16%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #018585, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #018501 and #010185. The name comes from Deep Red (English).
- HEX: #850101
- RGB: 133, 1, 1
- HSL: 0°, 99.25%, 52.16%
- Mood: Energetic, Bold
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #018585
- Triadic colors: #018501, #010185
- The name comes from Deep Red (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #850101 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color red itself has a long and significant history across human cultures, being one of the first colors named and used. 'Deep red' specifically refers to a darker, more saturated variant. Historically, achieving deep red dyes was often challenging and expensive, making it a color associated with royalty, power, and wealth (e.g., Tyrian purple, cochineal red). In art and literature, 'deep red' has been used to evoke strong emotions, from love and desire to anger, violence, and the macabre. Its association with blood is primal and universal.
First Recorded Use
While 'red' is ancient, the specific compound 'deep red' as a common descriptive term likely emerged as color vocabulary became more nuanced. It's difficult to pinpoint an exact 'first use' date for such a descriptive phrase, but similar compound color terms became more common from the 15th-17th centuries onwards.
Cultural Associations
In many Western cultures, deep red is strongly linked to passion, love (especially romantic love), and desire. It is also frequently associated with danger, warning signs, and aggression. In some Asian cultures, red (including deep red) symbolizes good fortune, happiness, and prosperity, often used in celebrations like weddings and New Year. In Christianity, deep red can symbolize the blood of Christ, martyrdom, and sacrifice. In fashion, deep red is often seen as a bold, sophisticated, and powerful color. The specific hex code #850101 is a very dark, slightly desaturated red, leaning towards a maroon or oxblood shade, which often carries connotations of richness, vintage aesthetics, or a more subdued intensity compared to a bright, pure red.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #850101;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #850101;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #850101;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#850101,
#0CFEFE
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#850101,
#0CFEFE
);
}// SCSS variable
$deep-red: #850101;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$deep-red-r: 133;
$deep-red-g: 1;
$deep-red-b: 1;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $deep-red;
color: rgba($deep-red-r, $deep-red-g, $deep-red-b, 0.8);
}