What color is Oxblood?
Oxblood is a very dark, brownish-red with little brightness, hex #4A0404, close to the color of aged burgundy leather. The tone leans more brown than red, giving it a heavy, muted quality.
What is the meaning of the color Oxblood?
The name traces directly to the deep reddish-brown color of dried ox blood, used as a descriptive term in English trade and craft by the early 19th century. It spread through leather goods and cordwaining, where the color became a recognized finish for formal shoes and boots. Brooks Brothers adopted oxblood as a core color in its footwear and accessory lines, anchoring the shade firmly in American preppy and professional dress from the mid-20th century onward.
What colors go with Oxblood?
Colors that pair well with Oxblood include:
Ivory: soft, warm contrast
Navy: deep, formal balance
Camel: earthy, tonal warmth
Forest Green: rich, muted complement
Charcoal: strong, grounding depth
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #4A0404 |
color: #4A0404;
|
| RGB | 74, 4, 4 |
color: rgb(74, 4, 4);
|
| RGB Percentage | 29%, 2%, 2% |
color: rgb(29%, 2%, 2%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 95%, 95%, 71% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 0°, 90%, 15% |
color: hsl(0, 90%, 15%);
|
| HSV | 0°, 95%, 29% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 12, 14, 0 |
color: lab(12% 14 0);
|
| Decimal | 4850692 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.oxblood {
color: #4A0404;
}
$oxblood: #4A0404;
rgb(74, 4, 4)