Glossy Carmine Red
A vivid, warm dark red.
#B5001D
rgb(181, 0, 29)
Color formats
HEX
#B5001D
RGB
rgb(181, 0, 29)
HSL
hsl(350.4, 100%, 35.5%)
HSV
hsv(350.4, 100%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 84%, 29%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Glossy Carmine Red.
Lightest
#FF8296
Lighter
#FF1C40
Base
#B5001D
Darker
#4F000D
Darkest
#000000
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Glossy Carmine Red works
Glossy Carmine Red (#B5001D) is a vivid, warm dark red. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its warm undertone gives it an energetic, inviting feel — a good fit for friendly, expressive brands.
Observe the spectrum
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