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Old Red Color Code: HEX Code & RGB Code Values
Looking for specific old red color code? Get exact old red hex code #CB4E4E and old red RGB code rgb(203,78,78). Complete color information for design and development projects featuring this warm, vintage color.

HEX
#CB4E4ERGB
rgb(203,78,78)Shades of Old Red
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Shades (Adding Black)
- CB4E4Ergb(203, 78, 78)
- A74241rgb(167, 66, 65)
- 833635rgb(131, 54, 53)
- 622B29rgb(98, 43, 41)
- 421F1Ergb(66, 31, 30)
- 251412rgb(37, 20, 18)
- 000000rgb(0, 0, 0)
Tints (Adding White)
- CB4E4Ergb(203, 78, 78)
- D86D69rgb(216, 109, 105)
- E38B85rgb(227, 139, 133)
- EDA8A2rgb(237, 168, 162)
- F5C5C0rgb(245, 197, 192)
- FBE2DFrgb(251, 226, 223)
- FFFFFFrgb(255, 255, 255)
Tones (Adding Gray)
- CB4E4Ergb(203, 78, 78)
- C35553rgb(195, 85, 83)
- B85D59rgb(184, 93, 89)
- AB6460rgb(171, 100, 96)
- 9D6B67rgb(157, 107, 103)
- 8C726Frgb(140, 114, 111)
- 808080rgb(128, 128, 128)
Old Red Palette
Explore curated and automatically generated color palettes featuring old red. See how it harmonizes with other colors for UI themes, graphics, and branding materials.
Sequential
Single hue gradient for data visualization
7 colors
Lightest
#FFE9E9
Light
#F3B6B2
Medium Light
#E2837E
Medium
#CB4E4E
Medium Dark
#973A39
Dark
#652726
Darkest
#381514
Diverging
Dual hue gradient with a neutral midpoint
9 colors
Base End
#CB4E4E
Left Dark
#DB7A75
Left Medium
#E8A39E
Left Light
#F1CCC8
Neutral
#F5F5F5
Right Light
#D1EBEA
Right Medium
#ACE1E0
Right Dark
#83D6D5
Complementary End
#4ECBCB
Monochromatic
Same hue, different brightness/saturation
5 colors
Lightest
#FFFFFF
Light
#EDA8A2
Medium
#CB4E4E
Dark
#7F0017
Darkest
#000000
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)
5 colors
Left Adjacent 2
#CB4ECB
Left Adjacent 1
#CB4E8D
Main
#CB4E4E
Right Adjacent 1
#CB8D4E
Right Adjacent 2
#CBCB4E
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)
2 colors
Main
#CB4E4E
Complementary
#4ECBCB
Triadic
Evenly spaced around the color wheel (120° apart)
3 colors
Main
#CB4E4E
Secondary
#4ECB4E
Tertiary
#4E4ECB
Square
Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)
4 colors
Main
#CB4E4E
Right 90°
#8DCB4E
Complementary
#4ECBCB
Left 90°
#8C4ECB
Tetradic
Two pairs of complementary colors
4 colors
Main
#CB4E4E
Secondary
#CBCB4E
Complementary
#4ECBCB
Complementary Secondary
#4E4ECB
Split Complementary
Complementary colors ±30°
3 colors
Main
#CB4E4E
Split Left
#4ECB8D
Split Right
#4E8CCB
Cyclic
Circular gradient for periodic data
8 colors
0°
#CB4E4E
45°
#CBAC4E
90°
#8DCB4E
135°
#4ECB6D
180°
#4ECBCB
225°
#4E6DCB
270°
#8C4ECB
315°
#CB4EAC
Pastel
Soft, desaturated colors for modern UI
6 colors
Light Pastel
#BFA6A6
Pastel 1
#C8B2B2
Pastel 2
#D0BEBE
Pastel 3
#D9CACA
Pastel 4
#E1D5D5
Deep Pastel
#EAE1E1
Common Red Color Codes (HEX & RGB)
Red →
HEX:#FF0000
RGB:rgb(255, 0, 0)
Dark Red →
HEX:#8B0000
RGB:rgb(139, 0, 0)
Blood Red →
HEX:#880808
RGB:rgb(136,8,8)
Maroon →
HEX:#800000
RGB:rgb(128, 0, 0)
Burgundy →
HEX:#800020
RGB:rgb(128, 0, 32)
Crimson →
HEX:#DC143C
RGB:rgb(220, 20, 60)
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All Formats:
- HEX:#CB4E4E
- RGB:rgb(203, 78, 78)
- CMYK:cmyk(0%, 62%, 62%, 20%)
- HSV:hsv(0°, 62%, 80%)
- HSL:hsl(0°, 55%, 55%)
What is Old Red?
Old red is a warm, muted red with brown undertones that gives it a vintage, aged appearance. It's reminiscent of faded paint, antique textiles, and historic documents.
The hex code for old red is #CB4E4E, with RGB values of rgb(203, 78, 78). It's a nostalgic, timeless color.
Design Applications
Old red works well in vintage designs, historical themes, and rustic branding. It pairs beautifully with cream, brown, and muted blues. Use it for retro packaging, antique furniture, or heritage branding.
FAQ
What is the old red hex code?
The old red hex code is #CB4E4E.
What colors complement old red?
Old red pairs well with cream, brown, muted blue, and tan.
Why is it called old red?
Old red gets its name from its resemblance to faded, aged red materials.