Venetian Red

HEX: #C80815 | Modern Palette

On White
6.00:1
PASS
On Black
3.50:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#C80815
RGB
200, 8, 21
HSL
355°, 92% ,40%
CMYK
0, 96, 90, 22

About Venetian Red

Venetian Red (#C80815) is a color with RGB(200, 8, 21) and HSL(355.9°, 92.3%, 40.8%). 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 #08C8BB, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #15C808 and #0815C8. The name comes from Venetian Red (English (color name)).

  • HEX: #C80815
  • RGB: 200, 8, 21
  • HSL: 355.9°, 92.3%, 40.8%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #08C8BB
  • Triadic colors: #15C808, #0815C8
  • The name comes from Venetian Red (English (color name)).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

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 #C80815 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #727200
Protanopia #48481A
Tritanopia #C80A0A
Achromatopsia #636363

Frequently Asked Questions

Venetian Red (#C80815) is a color with RGB(200, 8, 21) and HSL(355.9°, 92.3%, 40.8%).

#C80815 pairs strongly with #08C8BB as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#C80815 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#C80815 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Venetian Red is linked to Venetian Red from English (color name), meaning A specific shade of red pigment historically associated with Venice, Italy..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Venetian Red
Meaning A specific shade of red pigment historically associated with Venice, Italy.
Language English (color name)
First Recorded Use Renaissance/Early Modern

History

Venetian Red is an iron oxide pigment, specifically a natural red earth pigment (ochre) that was historically mined and processed in or near Venice, Italy. Its distinctive warm, earthy red hue made it very popular with Renaissance painters, particularly the Venetian School (e.g., Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese). It was valued for its permanence, opacity, and versatility. Over time, the name became synonymous with this particular shade of red, even as synthetic versions or similar natural pigments from other regions became available. The color #c80815 is a modern digital representation of this historical color.

First Recorded Use

Likely 15th-16th century (as a pigment name), though the exact first documented use of the specific phrase 'Venetian Red' is harder to pinpoint precisely. The pigment itself has a long history.

Cultural Associations

The color evokes the rich artistic heritage of Venice, particularly the vibrant and sensual palettes of the Venetian Renaissance painters. It is often associated with warmth, earthiness, and a certain historical gravitas. It can be seen in many Old Master paintings, frescoes, and architectural elements. In modern contexts, it is used in art, design, and fashion to convey a sense of classicism, warmth, or rustic elegance.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #C80815;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #C80815;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #C80815;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #C80815,
        #08C8BB
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #C80815,
        #08C8BB
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$venetian-red: #C80815;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$venetian-red-r: 200;
$venetian-red-g: 8;
$venetian-red-b: 21;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $venetian-red;
    color: rgba($venetian-red-r, $venetian-red-g, $venetian-red-b, 0.8);
}