Rosewood
Deep, warm, and moody dark red
Rosewood is a deep, dark red with significant warmth and a somber, muted quality. Because it is highly saturated but very low in lightness, it works best as a bold accent or a sophisticated background for high-contrast typography. Pair it with soft cream tones rather than pure white to avoid a harsh, jarring effect. The hex code for Rosewood is #65000b.
About Rosewood
The last inch of wine in a dark bottle
What does rosewood mean?
Deep reds like this one often suggest maturity, wealth, and restraint rather than loud passion. Its near-black lightness and muted saturation read as enclosed and hushed, like a room lit by one lamp.
Where you see rosewood
- red wine
- dried roses
- old leather books
- mahogany furniture
- brick at dusk
- velvet theater curtains
What it works for
It works for wine labels, leather goods, dining room walls, and headings set against pale cream pages.
What colors go with rosewood?
Sage Green #9caf88Sage's gray coolness balances this red's warmth without either color fighting.Champagne #e9d2acThe pale gold stops this heavy red from sinking into black.Camel #c19a6bBoth share brown warmth, so the pairing reads soft and worn.Dusty Rose #b56f76The lighter pink lifts the darkness without adding loud contrast.Antique Gold #b59e5fGold's shimmer against deep red reads like old library brass.
Questions about Rosewood
What is the hex code for Rosewood?
Rosewood is #65000b. In RGB that is rgb(101, 0, 11), in HSL hsl(353, 100%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 89%, 60%.
How can I use #65000b effectively in web design?
Use #65000b as a bold accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements, but exercise caution when using it as a text color due to its low lightness. Always ensure sufficient contrast ratios against background colors to maintain accessibility and readability for all users.
Is Rosewood readable on white or black?
Rosewood has a 13.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.