Oxblood
A deeply saturated and intense red
Oxblood is a rich, desaturated red with a distinctively heavy, dark presence. As a deep pigment, #800020 performs best as a dramatic accent or a bold brand foundation rather than large blocks of body text. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or muted gold to maintain legibility. This powerful hex code brings immediate intensity and traditional weight to any moody design interface.
Questions about Oxblood
What is the hex code for Oxblood?
Oxblood is #800020. In RGB that is rgb(128, 0, 32), in HSL hsl(345, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 75%, 50%.
What colors pair well with Oxblood #800020?
Oxblood pairs exceptionally well with muted creams, soft beiges, and muted golds to balance its heavy intensity. These lighter neutrals provide the necessary contrast to let the deep red remain the focal point without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #800020 considered a warm or cool red?
Oxblood #800020 is a deeply warm red that leans toward brown rather than orange or pink. Because of its dark, desaturated nature, it avoids the aggressive brightness of standard reds, making it feel more grounded and traditional.
Is Oxblood readable on white or black?
Oxblood has a 10.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 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.