196 Colors That Start With D (Names, Hex, RGB, CMYK)

With “deep” and “dark” both starting with the same letter, it’s no surprise that quite a few colors begin with the letter D. If you’re looking for a dark, dull, deep, or desert-y color for your latest project, this collection should have something to meet your criteria!

Here’s a list of colors that start with D, including names, Hex, RGB, and CMYK codes:

Daffodil

Named after the early springtime flower that grows in mountainous regions around the world, Daffodil is a sunny, cheerful shade of bright golden yellow.

DaffodilHex #FFFF31RGB 255, 255, 49CMYK 0, 0, 81, 0

Daintree

Inspired by the rich colors of the Australian rainforest that shares its name, Daintree is a deep royal blue with some brighter green undertones.

DaintreeHex #012731RGB 1, 39, 49CMYK 98, 20, 0, 81

Dairy Cream

Dairy Cream is a bolder variation on traditional Cream, with a gentle pinkish undertone to temper what would otherwise be a pale off-white shade.

Dairy CreamHex #F9E4BCRGB 249, 228, 188CMYK 0, 8, 24, 2

Daisy Bush

Daisy Bush isn’t the bright yellow you might be expecting. Instead, it’s a bold, cheerful purple with reddish-blue undertones, inspired by rarer purple daisies!

Daisy BushHex #4F2398RGB 79, 35, 152CMYK 48, 77, 0, 40

Dallas

Dallas is a warm, determined shade of brown that draws inspiration from the Western roots and modern strength of the city that shares its name.

DallasHex #6E4B26RGB 110, 75, 38CMYK 0, 32, 65, 57

Dandelion

Dandelion is another flower-inspired shade of yellow. It’s a little bit paler than Daffodil or Daisy, but still retains a characteristic gold undertone.

DandelionHex #F0E130RGB 240, 225, 48CMYK 0, 6, 80, 6

Danube

Danube is a misty gray-blue shade that draws its inspiration from the depth and grandeur of the Danube River that flows throughout Southeastern Europe.

DanubeHex #6093D1RGB 96, 147, 209CMYK 54, 30, 0, 18

Dark Blue

The first of several “dark” variants on traditional colors, Dark Blue has a stronger black or gray undertone than traditional blue would usually have.

Dark BlueHex #00008BRGB 0, 0, 139CMYK 100, 100, 0, 45

Dark Blue Grey

Dark Blue Grey starts in the same place as Dark Blue, but it has a lower “key” value, resulting in a more muted shade.

Dark Blue GreyHex #666699RGB 102, 102, 153CMYK 33, 33, 0, 40

Dark Bronze

Dark Bronze is inspired by the metal of the same name, a bold dark brown tone with a noticeable yellow undertone to lend warmth.

Dark BronzeHex #804A00RGB 128, 74, 0CMYK 0, 42, 100, 50

Dark Brown

Dark Brown is a common shade found in traditional art, graphic art, and interior design, and its dark, solid warmth makes its popularity enduring.

Dark BrownHex #654321RGB 101, 67, 33CMYK 0, 34, 67, 60

Dark Brown-Tangelo

Dark Brown-Tangelo may appear very similar to Dark Brown at first glance, but the warmer pinkish-orange “Tangelo” notes give it a warmer, softer feeling.

Dark Brown-TangeloHex #88654ERGB 136, 101, 78CMYK 0, 26, 43, 47

Dark Burgundy

Dark Burgundy is a deep reddish brown with darker red undertones, a deep variant on true Burgundy with a little more drama and intrigue.

Dark BurgundyHex #770F05RGB 119, 15, 5CMYK 0, 87, 96, 53

Dark Byzantium

Byzantium is a red-brown shade of purple inspired by the Byzantine Empire, and Dark Byzantium is just a little bit more “exotic” thanks to its darker shade.

Dark ByzantiumHex #5D3954RGB 93, 57, 84CMYK 0, 39, 10, 64

Dark Candy Apple Red

Candy Apple Red is a vivid shade of red, but Dark Candy Apple Red actually mutes the color to look slightly pinkish.

Dark Candy Apple RedHex #A40000RGB 164, 0, 0CMYK 0, 100, 100, 36

Dark Cerulean

Cerulean actually refers to a range of colors in the blue family, but Dark Cerulean refers only to this deep, dramatic shade of blue.

Dark CeruleanHex #08457ERGB 8, 69, 126CMYK 94, 45, 0, 51

Dark Champagne

Dark Champagne, as you may have expected, is a few shades darker than traditional Champagne, swapping out the pink undertones for an orange-brown hue.

Dark ChampagneHex #C2B280RGB 194, 178, 128CMYK 0, 8, 34, 24

Dark Charcoal

Dark Charcoal is a deep black or black-gray shade, with some slight reddish undertones to capture the warmth and brightness that real charcoal generates.

Dark CharcoalHex #333333RGB 51, 51, 51CMYK 0, 0, 0, 80

Dark Chestnut

Inspired by the tree (and nut) of the same name, Chestnut is an intensely reddish shade of brown with some bright orange undertones.

Dark ChestnutHex #986960RGB 152, 105, 96CMYK 0, 31, 37, 40

Dark Chocolate

If you like the sweetness of chocolate but want something a little more intense, then the bittersweet Dark Chocolate might be the best choice!

Dark ChocolateHex #490206RGB 73, 2, 6CMYK 0, 97, 92, 71

Dark Coral

Inspired by the bold colors of the underwater animal, Dark Coral is a vivid orange-red with some slightly more playful pink undertones running throughout.

Dark CoralHex #CD5B45RGB 205, 91, 69CMYK 0, 56, 66, 20

Dark Crimson

Crimson is another color that’s been in use for centuries, and Dark Crimson dials up the drama by making the shade even more intense.

Dark CrimsonHex #661010RGB 102, 16, 16CMYK 0, 84, 84, 60

Dark Cyan

As a name, Cyan is often used interchangeably with “Aqua”, but Dark Cyan narrows the playing field to refer to this bold blue shade.

Dark CyanHex #008B8BRGB 0, 139, 139CMYK 100, 0, 0, 45

Dark Ebony

Ebony is already an extremely dark color, so it should come as no surprise that Dark Ebony is one of the darkest black shades.

Dark EbonyHex #3C2005RGB 60, 32, 5CMYK 0, 47, 92, 76

Dark Electric Blue

Dark Electric Blue is a more intense variation on traditional Electric Blue, packing all of the heat without some of the Electric Blue brightness.

Dark Electric BlueHex #536878RGB 83, 104, 120CMYK 31, 13, 0, 53

Dark Fern

Inspired by the curls and tendrils of the plants that grow in forests worldwide, Dark Fern is a deep, dramatic shade of mossy green.

Dark FernHex #0A480DRGB 10, 72, 13CMYK 86, 0, 82, 72

Dark Goldenrod

Dark Goldenrod may look closer to an orange or a brown shade, but it’s actually just a muted variation of the usually bright Goldenrod.

Dark GoldenrodHex #B8860BRGB 184, 134, 11CMYK 0, 27, 94, 28

Dark Gray

Dark Gray is another color that may not be as dark as you would expect it to look, essentially an exceptionally dark shade of off-white.

Dark GrayHex #A9A9A9RGB 169, 169, 169CMYK 0, 0, 0, 34

Dark Green

Dark Green, on the other hand, is nearly dark enough to pass for black, a deep bluish-green shade with some subtle brown undertones.

Dark GreenHex #013220RGB 1, 50, 32CMYK 98, 0, 36, 80

Dark Gunmetal

Gunmetal is a dark gray variant, and Dark Gunmetal pushes the key value even higher for an intense shade of dark gray with bluish notes.

Dark GunmetalHex #1F262ARGB 31, 38, 42CMYK 26, 10, 0, 84

Dark Hauser Green

Dark Hauser Green is very similar in appearance to the Dark Green listed above, but it does have a slightly higher yellow value.

Dark Hauser GreenHex #1A482ERGB 26, 72, 46CMYK 64, 0, 36, 72

Dark Horse Liver

The name may be off-putting, but Dark Horse Liver is actually a very pleasant shade of warm brown with strong red or red-brown undertones.

Dark Horse LiverHex #543D37RGB 84, 61, 55CMYK 0, 27, 35, 67

Dark Imperial Blue

Dark Imperial Blue is a dramatic blue shade that borders on purple, a reference to the deep blues and crimsons prized by Imperial Rome.

Dark Imperial BlueHex #00147ERGB 0, 20, 126CMYK 100, 84, 0, 51

Dark Jungle Green

Dark Jungle Green is another shade of dark green that could almost pass for black, as the blue values have been dialed up to further darken this color.

Dark Jungle GreenHex #1A2421RGB 26, 36, 33CMYK 28, 0, 8, 86

Dark Khaki

Dark Khaki may be darker than traditional Khaki, but it’s still a pleasantly bright shade of light brown with golden undertones.

Dark KhakiHex #BDB76BRGB 189, 183, 107CMYK 0, 3, 43, 26

Dark Lavender

Dark Lavender is named for the fragrant flower so popular around the world, a soft purple shade with some warmer red-purple notes found throughout.

Dark LavenderHex #734F96RGB 115, 79, 150CMYK 23, 47, 0, 41

Dark Liver

Dark Liver is a little bit darker than Dark Horse Liver, and the end result is a deep but still approachable shade of warm reddish brown.

Dark LiverHex #534B4FRGB 83, 75, 79CMYK 0, 10, 5, 67

Dark Magenta

Magenta is a popular choice among graphic artists and web designers, and Dark Magenta keeps that same shade with some added flair.

Dark MagentaHex #8B008BRGB 139, 0, 139CMYK 0, 100, 0, 45

Dark Midnight Blue

As the name might suggest, Midnight Blue is already an incredibly dark shade with a distinctive purple undercurrent, but Dark Midnight Blue pushes the darkness further.

Dark Midnight BlueHex #003366RGB 0, 51, 102CMYK 100, 50, 0, 60

Dark Moss Green

Dark Moss Green draws inspiration from the deep green tones and subtler purple and brown undertones of a mossy forest.

Dark Moss GreenHex #4A5D23RGB 74, 93, 35CMYK 20, 0, 62, 64

Dark Olive Green

While some Olive Green variants can appear almost brown, Dark Olive Green is closer in shade to the yellow-green fruits of the olive tree.

Dark Olive GreenHex #556B2FRGB 85, 107, 47CMYK 21, 0, 56, 58

Dark Orange

Dark Orange is a bright, intense shade that looks even brighter than traditional Orange, but still carries the cheerful color of the fruit of the same name.

Dark OrangeHex #FF8C00RGB 255, 140, 0CMYK 0, 45, 100, 0

Dark Orchid

Like many other flowers, orchids can be found in just about any color, but the bold reddish-purple of Dark Orchid is one of the most popular.

Dark OrchidHex #9932CCRGB 153, 50, 204CMYK 25, 75, 0, 20

Dark Pastel Blue

Pastel Blue is a muted variation on true Blue, and Dark Pastel Blue increases the key value for a somber, reserved appearance.

Dark Pastel BlueHex #779ECBRGB 119, 158, 203CMYK 41, 22, 0, 20

Dark Pastel Green

Similarly, Pastel Green is a lighter and paler green shade, and Dark Pastel Green keeps some of the lightness while increasing the intensity.

Dark Pastel GreenHex #03C03CRGB 3, 192, 60CMYK 98, 0, 69, 25

Dark Pastel Purple

Dark Pastel Purple looks almost like a traditional Lavender thanks to the combination of deep blue undertones and soft overall pastel appearance.

Dark Pastel PurpleHex #966FD6RGB 150, 111, 214CMYK 30, 48, 0, 16

Dark Pastel Red

The last of our pastel variations, Dark Pastel Red straddles the line between red and pink thanks to the “darkened” aspect of what would otherwise be pink.

Dark Pastel RedHex #C23B22RGB 194, 59, 34CMYK 0, 70, 82, 24

Dark Pine

Dark Pine is another bold green shade, inspired by the dark green needles and brown trunk or branches of a stately pine tree.

Dark PineHex #005C43RGB 0, 92, 67CMYK 100, 0, 27, 64

Dark Pink

Dark Pink is a lot more dramatic than traditional pink shades, and the darkening orange notes give this color an almost coral appearance.

Dark PinkHex #E75480RGB 231, 84, 128CMYK 0, 64, 45, 9

Dark Powder Blue

Like Pastel Blue, Powder Blue is a very pale blue variation, but Dark Powder Blue takes on an almost Royal Blue hue thanks to its purple undertones.

Dark Powder BlueHex #003399RGB 0, 51, 153CMYK 100, 67, 0, 40

Dark Puce

With its very strong red undertones and overall warm appearance, Dark Puce looks a lot closer to a deep brown shade than it does to true Puce.

Dark PuceHex #4F3A3CRGB 79, 58, 60CMYK 0, 27, 24, 69

Dark Purple

Dark Purple is an extremely dark shade of true purple, with a very high blue and key value for added intensity.

Dark PurpleHex #330033RGB 51, 0, 51CMYK 0, 100, 0, 80

Dark Purple Blue

In contrast, Dark Purple Blue has a much more cheerful appearance, with enough red undercurrents to brighten the overall shade.

Dark Purple BlueHex #6600CCRGB 102, 0, 204CMYK 50, 100, 0, 20

Dark Raspberry

Inspired by the berry of the same name, Dark Raspberry is a sweet, bold shade of red with a bracing purple note running beneath the surface.

Dark RaspberryHex #872657RGB 135, 38, 87CMYK 0, 72, 36, 47

Dark Red

Dark Red is another popular choice for many graphic designers due to its bold, dramatic shade and its slightly muted tone as compared to true red.

Dark RedHex #8B0000RGB 139, 0, 0CMYK 0, 100, 100, 45

Dark Red Wood 

Dark Red Wood, on the other hand, is a shade of red that’s so dark that it almost passes for brown thanks to a slight orange note.

Dark Red WoodHex #610A03RGB 97, 10, 3CMYK 0, 90, 97, 62

Dark Salmon

Dark Salmon may be darker than true Salmon, but it’s still a very bright orange-red that’s far more cheerful than most red variations.

Dark SalmonHex #E9967ARGB 233, 150, 122CMYK 0, 36, 48, 9

Dark Scarlet

Scarlet has always been a dramatic – almost Gothic – color, and Dark Scarlet takes it one step farther with the intensely dark shade of red.

Dark ScarletHex #560319RGB 86, 3, 25CMYK 0, 97, 71, 66

Dark Sea Green

Sea Green is a very light, foamy shade of green, and Dark Sea Green has some of that frothy feeling, but it scales up the key value for a notably muted appearance.

Dark Sea GreenHex #8FBC8FRGB 143, 188, 143CMYK 24, 0, 24, 26

Dark Sienna

Dark Sienna is a very dark brown shade with some bright red undertones.

Dark SiennaHex #3C1414RGB 60, 20, 20CMYK 0, 67, 67, 76

Dark Sky Blue

If Sky Blue is named for the clear blue of a cloudless horizon, Dark Sky Blue is much closer in color to the deep blue-gray of a late afternoon sky.

Dark Sky BlueHex #8CBED6RGB 140, 190, 214CMYK 35, 11, 0, 16

Dark Slate Blue

Slate usually has a blue-gray or green-gray appearance, but Dark Slate Blue focuses only on the blue undertones to create this bold royal blue variant.

Dark Slate BlueHex #483D8BRGB 72, 61, 139CMYK 48, 56, 0, 45

Dark Slate Grey

In contrast to the previous entry, Dark Slate Grey really focuses on the gray notes of traditional Slate to make a deep gray-green shade.

Dark Slate GreyHex #2F4F4FRGB 47, 79, 79CMYK 41, 0, 0, 69

Dark Spring Green

Dark Spring Green is a rich, lush green shade inspired by the new plant life of spring.

Dark Spring GreenHex #177245RGB 23, 114, 69CMYK 80, 0, 39, 55

Dark Tan

Tan is a muted shade of brown with red or gold tints, and Dark Tan is mostly the same color with a slightly higher key value.

Dark TanHex #918151RGB 145, 129, 81CMYK 0, 11, 44, 43

Dark Tangerine

Dark Tangerine is another citrus-inspired color, and its dazzlingly bright orange hue is only a little bit darker than true Tangerine.

Dark TangerineHex #FFA812RGB 255, 168, 18CMYK 0, 34, 93, 0

Dark Taupe

Taupe is another shade of brown that’s usually a little dark already, and Dark Taupe pushes the intensity of this deep reddish-brown even further.

Dark TaupeHex #483C32RGB 72, 60, 50CMYK 0, 17, 31, 72

Dark Terra Cotta

Terra Cotta is one of the oldest building materials in the world, and Dark Terra Cotta is a variation on its characteristically red hue.

Dark Terra CottaHex #CC4E5CRGB 204, 78, 92CMYK 0, 62, 55, 20

Dark Turquoise

Dark Turquoise may not look “dark” in the usual sense, but it is noticeably more blue than “true” Turquoise, which usually appears more green.

Dark TurquoiseHex #00CED1RGB 0, 206, 209CMYK 100, 1, 0, 18

Dark Vanilla

Warm, bright, and just a little bit sweet, Dark Vanillia is a cheerful off-white shade with a slightly pinkish brown running beneath the surface.

Dark VanillaHex #D1BEA8RGB 209, 190, 168CMYK 0, 9, 20, 18

Dark Violet

Dark Violet is similar to magenta in brightness, a vivid shade of pinkish red with strong purple undertones to mellow it out slightly.

Dark VioletHex #9400D3RGB 148, 0, 211CMYK 30, 100, 0, 17

Dark Yellow

Dark Yellow is a bold, brassy shade of yellow that veers towards dark brown while still retaining yellow’s distinctive shade of bright, golden warmth.

Dark YellowHex #9B870CRGB 155, 135, 12CMYK 0, 13, 92, 39

Dartmouth Green

Dartmouth Green is one of the official colors of Dartmouth University, a deep green shade with some subtle blue undertones for a cooler finish.

Dartmouth GreenHex #00693ERGB 0, 105, 62CMYK 100, 0, 41, 59

Dates

Dates is a warm, rich brown shade named for the small, sweet fruits of the same name once they’ve been allowed to fully ripen.

DatesHex #5C1E0FRGB 92, 30, 15CMYK 0, 67, 84, 64

Davy’s Grey

Davy’s Grey is a darker shade of gray with some notable green or brown undertones to keep it from looking too dark or depressing.

Davy’s GreyHex #555555RGB 85, 85, 85CMYK 0, 0, 0, 67

Dawn

In contrast, Dawn is a very pale gray shade that may look a little closer to brown than to true gray, with a slight greenish tint.

DawnHex #A6A29ARGB 166, 162, 154CMYK 0, 2, 7, 35

Dawn Pink

Dawn Pink is named for the first light of an early morning, a soft pink shade with a warm orange-red undertone throughout.

Dawn PinkHex #F3E9E5RGB 243, 233, 229CMYK 0, 4, 6, 5

De York

De York is a cheerful shade of light lime green. It’s got a strong yellow base, but the cooler blue mellows it out into essentially a pastel lime shade.

De YorkHex #7AC488RGB 122, 196, 136CMYK 38, 0, 31, 23

Deco

Deco is an energetic shade of muted gold that pays homage to the colors and patterns often found in the Art Deco movement of the 1920s.

DecoHex #D2DA97RGB 210, 218, 151CMYK 4, 0, 31, 15

Debian Red

One of the oldest operating systems in the world, Debian was first released in 1993, and this deep red shade has remained one of its official colors ever since.

Debian RedHex #D70A53RGB 215, 10, 83CMYK 0, 95, 61, 16

Deep Amethyst

Deep Amethyst is a pale purple shade with a smoky grayish-blue undertone.

Deep AmethystHex #9C8AA4RGB 156, 138, 164CMYK 5, 16, 0, 36

Deep Antique Gold

Deep Antique Gold is a variation on Antique Gold that’s been treated with a slightly greener undertone to add an aged or deepened effect.

Deep Antique GoldHex #998E4ERGB 153, 142, 78CMYK 0, 7, 49, 40

Deep Arylamide Yellow

Similarly, Deep Arylamide Yellow uses Arylamide Yellow as a base, but dials up the red or orange values for a more intense finished product.

Deep Arylamide YellowHex #FFBB10RGB 255, 187, 16CMYK 0, 27, 94, 0

Deep Aquamarine

Compared to “true” Aquamarine, Deep Aquamarine is much closer to a deep greenish blue shade than the bright, pale blue typically described as Aquamarine.

Deep AquamarineHex #40826DRGB 64, 130, 109CMYK 51, 0, 16, 49

Deep Blue

Deep Blue is a rich, dark shade of intense royal blue that actually appears closer in shade to a Navy or Dark Navy Blue.

Deep BlueHex #220878RGB 34, 8, 120CMYK 72, 93, 0, 53

Deep Blush

Deep Blush is a warm pink shade that’s noticeably darker than true Blush pink while still retaining a characteristically bright orange or reddish hue.

Deep BlushHex #E47698RGB 228, 118, 152CMYK 0, 48, 33, 11

Deep Bronze

Bronze is already a dark shade of greenish brown, so it should come as no surprise that Deep Bronze is an even darker brown.

Deep BronzeHex #4A3004RGB 74, 48, 4CMYK 0, 35, 95, 71

Deep Burgundy

Burgundy usually has a reddish tint to it, but Deep Burgundy veers more towards the brown side of the scale, with subtle red undertones.

Deep BurgundyHex #7A383CRGB 122, 56, 60CMYK 0, 54, 51, 52

Deep Cadmium Green

Cadmium is a bluish white metal with high radioactive properties, and Deep Cadmium Green takes that blue-white tint further into the pale green territory.

Deep Cadmium GreenHex #A3C18BRGB 163, 193, 139CMYK 16, 0, 28, 24

Deep Carmine

Carmine is a specific shade of red derived from the crushed shells of the cochineal beetle, and Deep Carmine is a more intense version of that shade.

Deep CarmineHex #A9203ERGB 169, 32, 62CMYK 0, 81, 63, 34

Deep Carmine Pink

Deep Carmine Pink contains the same intensely red shade as Deep Carmine or true Carmine, but with a brighter pink tint.

Deep Carmine PinkHex #EF3038RGB 239, 48, 56CMYK 0, 80, 77, 6

Deep Carrot Orange

Deep Carrot Orange is named for the distinctively bright orange shade of a carrot, one of the most popular vegetables found around the world.

Deep Carrot OrangeHex #E9692CRGB 233, 105, 44CMYK 0, 55, 81, 9

Deep Cerise

Cerise is French for “cherry”, and this deep purplish pink shade is inspired by the fruit of the same name, albeit slightly more saturated.

Deep CeriseHex #DA3287RGB 218, 50, 135CMYK 0, 77, 38, 15

Deep Cerulean

Cerulean has changed its exact meaning over the years, but Deep Cerulean is the name for this bold, calm shade of rich grayish blue.

Deep CeruleanHex #007BA7RGB 0, 123, 167CMYK 100, 26, 0, 35

Deep Champagne

Champagne is usually used to refer to a pinkish-yellow off-white shade, and Deep Champagne does away with some of the pink notes for more of a tan-yellow appearance.

Deep ChampagneHex #FAD6A5RGB 250, 214, 165CMYK 0, 14, 34, 2

Deep Chestnut

Deep Chestnut is a warm shade of reddish-brown that draws inspiration from the roasted shell of a sweet, seasonal chestnut.

Deep ChestnutHex #B94E48RGB 185, 78, 72CMYK 0, 58, 61, 27

Deep Coffee

No matter how you take your morning coffee, you’re probably pretty familiar with the rich, warm brown color that Deep Coffee seeks to imitate.

Deep CoffeeHex #704241RGB 112, 66, 65CMYK 0, 41, 42, 56

Deep Cove

Deep Cove is an extremely dark blue shade that’s inspired by the shadows found playing around in the shallow waters of an ocean cove.

Deep CoveHex #051040RGB 5, 16, 64CMYK 92, 75, 0, 75

Deep Fir

Fir Green is a dark green shade named for the needles of a healthy fir tree, and Deep Fir pushes the darkness even further.

Deep FirHex #002900RGB 0, 41, 0CMYK 100, 0, 100, 84

Deep Forest Green

Similarly, Deep Forest Green is a dramatic green shade inspired by the dark foliage and even darker shadows found in the heart of a thick forest.

Deep Forest GreenHex #182D09RGB 24, 45, 9CMYK 47, 0, 80, 82

Deep Fuchsia

Fuchsia is named after the flower of the fuchsia plant, and Deep Fuchsia reflects the bright purplish red hue that the plant often displays.

Deep FuchsiaHex #C154C1RGB 193, 84, 193CMYK 0, 56, 0, 24

Deep Green

Deep Green is another color that looks exactly the way you’d expect it to – a simple, no nonsense shade of soothing dark green.

Deep GreenHex #056608RGB 5, 102, 8CMYK 95, 0, 92, 60

Deep Green-Cyan Turquoise

Deep Green-Cyan Turquoise is another darker green shade, but the turquoise and cyan undertones give a lighter, more green-blue appearance to this shade.

Deep Green-Cyan TurquoiseHex #0E7C61RGB 14, 124, 97CMYK 89, 0, 22, 51

Deep Jungle Green

Deep Jungle Green is similar to Deep Forest Green, but it’s lighter and it has more of a blue undertone to reflect a rain forest’s lusher appearance.

Deep Jungle GreenHex #004B49RGB 0, 75, 73CMYK 100, 0, 3, 71

Deep Koamuru

Deep Koamuru is a name that’s been applied to multiple colors, but in this context, it refers to this bold shade of dark royal blue.

Deep KoamuruHex #1B127BRGB 27, 18, 123CMYK 78, 85, 0, 52

Deep Lemon

Deep Lemon is a darker yellow shade, inspired by the bright tone of a fresh lemon, but pushed a little bit darker.

Deep LemonHex #F5C71ARGB 245, 199, 26CMYK 0, 19, 89, 4

Deep Lilac

Very similar in shade to a dark Lavender, Deep Lilac is another flower-inspired shade, with strong blue and pink undertones for a purplish shade.

Deep LilacHex #9955BBRGB 153, 85, 187CMYK 18, 55, 0, 27

Deep Magenta

Deep Magenta veers a little closer to a pink shade than a true Magenta would do, but it still carries some of that traditional Magenta pink undertone.

Deep MagentaHex #CC00CCRGB 204, 0, 204CMYK 0, 100, 0, 20

Deep Maroon

Maroon is already a dark red shade, but Deep Maroon pushes the saturation even further for a dramatic, intense shade.

Deep MaroonHex #820000RGB 130, 0, 0CMYK 0. 100, 100, 49

Deep Mauve

Like Deep Magenta, Deep Mauve is a little bit more pink than its traditional variant – a warm purplish pink with plenty of bright energy.

Deep MauveHex #D473D4RGB 212, 115, 212CMYK 0, 46, 0, 17

Deep Midnight Blue

As the name might suggest, Deep Midnight Blue is an extremely dark shade of blue that almost borders on black when viewed in certain lights.

Deep Midnight BlueHex #1E384FRGB 30, 56, 79CMYK 62, 29, 0, 69

Deep Moss Green

While moss may come in a wide range of colors, Deep Moss Green refers to the dark green shade that tends to be associated with the plant.

Deep Moss GreenHex #355E3BRGB 53, 94, 59CMYK 44, 0, 37, 63

Deep Oak

Deep Oak is a rich, dark reddish brown shade that’s significantly darker than the lumber that carries the same name.

Deep OakHex #412010RGB 65, 32, 16CMYK 0, 51, 75, 75

Deep Orange

Deep Orange is actually pretty close to Safety Orange, a vivid shade of bright orange that’s often used in construction sites or similar workplaces.

Deep OrangeHex #DE4830RGB 222, 72, 48CMYK 0, 68, 78, 13

Deep Peach

True Peach is a soft, pale, pinkish brown. Deep Peach has more of a yellow undertone, but it still retains that soft, fuzzy appearance.

Deep PeachHex #FFCBA4RGB 255, 203, 164CMYK 0, 20, 36, 0

Deep Periwinkle

Technically a pastel shade of purple, Periwinkle is usually considered part of the blue family, and Deep Periwinkle doubles down on the blue undertones.

Deep PeriwinkleHex #7F8CC1RGB 127, 140, 193CMYK 34, 27, 0, 24

Deep Pink

Deep Pink is an extremely high-energy shade of bright pink, with plenty of red and orange undertones to dial up the heat and drama.

Deep PinkHex #FF1493RGB 255, 20, 147CMYK 0, 92, 42, 0

Deep Puce

Derived from the French word for “flea”, Puce is a warm reddish brown shade, and Deep Puce is a darker variation on the same.

Deep PuceHex #A95C68RGB 169, 92, 104CMYK 0, 46, 38, 34

Deep Purple

Deep Purple is a rich, luxurious shade of dark purple that still retains enough of a red undertone to keep it from looking too cold.

Deep PurpleHex #725DA8RGB 114, 93, 168CMYK 32, 45, 0, 34

Deep Red

Deep Red is pretty close to what we would usually consider to be “true” Maroon, but it’s really just a darker red variation.

Deep RedHex #850101RGB 133, 1, 1CMYK 0, 99, 99, 48

Deep Red Rose

Deep Red Rose is an even darker shade of red that has a noticeable reddish brown undertone for an older, more dramatic overall appearance.

Deep Red RoseHex #71182ERGB 113, 24, 46CMYK 0, 79, 59, 56

Deep Ruby

Inspired by the gemstone of the same name, Deep Ruby is definitely more muted than true Ruby Red, but it still carries some of the rich luster of the original.

Deep RubyHex #843F5BRGB 132, 63, 91CMYK 0, 52, 31, 48

Deep Saffron

As a spice, saffron has more of a red-orange appearance, but Saffron Yellow is a bold goldenrod shade that’s only intensified in Deep Saffron.

Deep SaffronHex #FF9933RGB 255, 153, 51CMYK 0, 40, 80, 0

Deep Sapphire

Deep Sapphire is another jewel-inspired shade, a dramatic shade of dark blue that almost veers towards dark purple.

Deep SapphireHex #082567RGB 8, 37, 103CMYK 92, 64, 0, 60

Deep Sea

Deep Sea is a vivid bluish green that draws its inspiration from the color of the open ocean on a clear or cloudless day.

Deep SeaHex #01826BRGB 1, 130, 107CMYK 99, 0, 18, 49

Deep Sea Blue

Deep Sea Blue takes the standard Deep Sea shade and pushes the blue value even darker for a dramatic blue shade with only slight green undertones.

Deep Sea BlueHex #114C6ARGB 17, 76, 106CMYK 84, 28, 0, 58

Deep Sea Green

By the same token, Deep Sea Green starts with Deep Sea and dials up the green for a dark green shade with only slight blue undertones.

Deep Sea GreenHex #095859RGB 9, 88, 89CMYK 90, 1, 0, 65

Deep Sky Blue

Deep Sky Blue is a bold shade of light blue, more intense than traditional Sky Blue but still as bright.

Deep Sky BlueHex #00BFFFRGB 0, 191, 255CMYK 100, 25, 0, 0

Deep Taupe

“Taupe” is derived from the French word for “mole”, and Deep Taupe is clearly inspired by the thick fur of the small underground animal.

Deep TaupeHex #7E5E60RGB 126, 94, 96CMYK 0, 25, 24, 51

Deep Tuscan Red

Tuscan Red already has a strong brown undertone, and Deep Tuscan Red darkens that shade even further for a deep reddish brown tint.

Deep Tuscan RedHex #66424DRGB 102, 66, 77CMYK 0, 35, 25, 60

Deep Teal

At first glance, Deep Teal may look more like a dark green than a true Teal, but it still has enough blue to land it firmly in the teal category.

Deep TealHex #003532RGB 0, 53, 50CMYK 100, 0, 6, 79

Deep Violet

Deep Violet is a dark purplish blue shade that looks significantly darker than the mild purple flower from which it derives its name.

Deep VioletHex #330066RGB 51, 0, 102CMYK 50, 100, 0, 60

Deep Wild Ones

Deep Wild Ones is a dramatic shade of very dark blue that carries all of the mystery and intrigue that its name would imply.

Deep Wild OnesHex #1C2452RGB 28, 36, 82CMYK 66, 56, 0, 68

Deep Yellow

Like Deep Saffron and Deep Lemon, Deep Yellow is a little bit more orange than its “true” variant, but it’s still instantly recognizable as a yellow shade.

Deep YellowHex #FDAA1CRGB 253, 170, 28CMYK 0, 33, 89, 1

Deer

Deer is a soft brown shade inspired by the coat of a young deer or fawn.

DeerHex #BA8759RGB 186, 135, 89CMYK 0, 27, 52, 27

Del Rio

Del Rio is a muted purplish brown with enough of a yellow undertone to keep it from looking too washed out or distinctly “cold”.

Del RioHex #B09A95RGB 176, 154, 149CMYK 0, 13, 15, 31

Delanes Dark Flesh

Delanes Dark Flesh is a dark brown shade with a warm red undertone and a vibrant, energetic overall appearance thanks to its brighter gold undertones.

Delanes Dark FleshHex #854A3ARGB 133, 74, 58CMYK 0, 44, 56, 48

Delgreen

Delgreen is a dramatic shade of bright royal blue, an energetic shade with a fast-paced overall appearance and a cheerfully optimistic vivid blue tint.

DelgreenHex #001FFERGB 0, 31, 254CMYK 100, 88, 0, 0

Dell

Often used interchangeably with the word “dale”, “dell” is any secluded, park-like hollow, and Dell green draws inspiration from these peaceful, idealized woodland scenes.

DellHex #396413RGB 57, 100, 19CMYK 43, 0, 81, 61

Delta

Delta is a soft grayish green shade that draws inspiration from the mixing of waters and silts at the mouth of a river delta.

DeltaHex #A4A49DRGB 164, 164, 157CMYK 0, 0, 4, 36

Deluge

Deluge is a deep purple shade inspired by the color of a cloud bank right before or during the middle of a torrential rainstorm.

DelugeHex #7563A8RGB 117, 99, 168CMYK 30, 41, 0, 34

Denim

While denim fabric can come in just about any color, denim dyed with indigo is usually the most popular, and Denim as a color is clearly inspired by that shade.

DenimHex #1560BDRGB 21, 96, 189CMYK 89, 49, 0, 26

Denim Blue

Denim Blue is a little bit more intense than true Denim, with a bolder blue shade overall.

Denim BlueHex #2243B6RGB 34, 67, 182CMYK 81, 63, 0, 29

Derby

Derby is a city in Derbyshire, England – but it also refers to this pale shade of light brown off-white, a delicate shade popular among haberdashers, cobblers, and graphic designers alike!

DerbyHex #FFEED8RGB 255, 238, 216CMYK 0, 7, 15, 0

Desaturated Cyan

Desaturated Cyan is a variation on traditional Cyan, but appears significantly darker than the original shade due to the eponymous desaturation.

Desaturated CyanHex #669999RGB 102, 153, 153CMYK 33, 0, 0, 40

Desert

Desert is another brown shade with warm yellowish brown undertones to reflect the warmth of the sprawling desert sands or dunes.

DesertHex #C19A6BRGB 193, 154, 107CMYK 0, 20, 45, 24

Desert Sand

Desert Sand is a little bit lighter than Desert, specifically inspired by the paler brown hue of the sand itself instead of the overall landscape.

Desert SandHex #EDC9AFRGB 237, 201, 175CMYK 0, 15, 26, 7

Desert Storm

Desert Storm is a pale off-white that draws its inspiration from the clouds that form over the desert before a sandstorm or windstorm.

Desert StormHex #F8F8F7RGB 248, 248, 247CMYK 0, 0, 0, 3

Desert Turquoise

Desert Turquoise is a muted greenish blue shade that puts the viewer in mind of the semiprecious stone that often bears the same name.

Desert TurquoiseHex #4FA1ACRGB 79, 161, 172CMYK 54, 6, 0, 33

Desire

Desire is a shockingly bright shade of orange or orange-red, with enough of a blue undertone to turn it into a magenta purple shade.

DesireHex #EA3C53RGB 234, 60, 83CMYK 0, 74, 65, 8

Dew

Inspired by the drops of moisture left behind in the early morning, Dew is an extremely pale shade of light blue with a soft green undertone.

DewHex #EAFFFERGB 234, 255, 254CMYK 8, 0, 0, 0

Di Serria

Di Serria is a warm shade of brownish orange with a pale yellow undertone that helps to keep the warmth without washing it out.

Di SerriaHex #DB995ERGB 219, 153, 94CMYK 0, 30, 57, 14

Diamond

Like most other gemstones, diamonds can come in a wide range of colors, but Diamond is this pale, reflective shade of light blue.

DiamondHex #B9F2FFRGB 185, 242, 255CMYK 27, 5, 0, 0

Diesel

Diesel is an extremely dark shade of black that draws inspiration from the rich fuel that larger vehicles use to travel great distances.

DieselHex #130000RGB 19, 0, 0CMYK 0, 100, 100, 93

Dim Gray

Dim Gray is a darker gray shade with the slightest hint of a green-brown undertone that helps dial up the overall intensity of the shade.

Dim GrayHex #696969RGB 105, 105, 105CMYK 0, 0, 0, 59

Dingley

Another color that draws its inspiration from a small town in England, Dingley is a rich green shade with a warm brown undertone.

DingleyHex #5D7747RGB 93, 119, 71CMYK 22, 0, 40, 53

Dioxazine Purple

Dioxazine Purple is a deep purplish violet color with a strong blue undertone that pushes it even further into the blue-violet family of colors.

Dioxazine PurpleHex #422A76RGB 66, 42, 118CMYK 44, 64, 0, 54

Disco

Disco is a bright purplish red shade that draws its inspiration from the frenetic energy and vintage excitement of the dance craze that dominated the 1970s.

DiscoHex #871550RGB 135, 21, 80CMYK 0, 84, 41, 47

Dixie

Dixie is a soft orange-yellow shade with a warm overall feeling that hearkens back to an over-romanticized time in the distant past.

DixieHex #E29418RGB 226, 148, 24CMYK 0, 35, 89, 11

Dodger Blue

Dodger Blue is the official color of the Brooklyn Dodgers, one of the oldest professional baseball teams in the US. While the Dodgers have never worn Dodger Blue, the color is used throughout their home stadium.

Dodger BlueHex #1E90FFRGB 30, 144, 255CMYK 88, 44, 0, 0

Dodie Yellow

Dodie or “Dody” is often used as a nickname for “Dorothy”, but here it refers to this cheerful shade of bright yellow.

Dodie YellowHex #FEF65BRGB 254, 246, 91CMYK 0, 3, 64, 0

Dogwood Rose

Dogwood Rose is a soft magenta red shade that draws inspiration from the flower of the same name.

Dogwood RoseHex #D71868RGB 215, 24, 104CMYK 0, 89, 52, 16

Dollar Bill

Dollar Bill is a greenish yellow shade inspired by the color of American money, after which this shade is named.

Dollar BillHex #85BB65RGB 133, 187, 101CMYK 29, 0, 46, 27

Dolly

Dolly is very similar in shade to Dodie Yellow, but Dolly is a paler shade that lacks some of the same intensity as the previous color.

DollyHex #F9FF8BRGB 249, 255, 139CMYK 2, 0, 45, 0

Dolphin

Dolphin is a deep bluish gray shade based on the skin color of the relatively small aquatic mammals found throughout the world’s oceans.

DolphinHex #646077RGB 100, 96, 119CMYK 16, 19, 0, 53

Dolphin Gray

Since dolphins around the world can be found in a variety of different colors (including pink!), there are lots of different variations on the Dolphin shade – including Dolphin Gray, a lighter, greener gray shade.

Dolphin GrayHex #828E84RGB 130, 142, 132CMYK 8, 0, 7, 44

Domino

Domino is a soft light brown shade with plenty of red and yellow undertones.

DominoHex #8E775ERGB 142, 119, 94CMYK 0, 16, 34, 44

Don Juan

Don Juan, especially compared to the previous entry, is a much cooler shade of brown with an almost purple tint to its overall hue.

Don JuanHex #5D4C51RGB 93, 76, 81CMYK 0, 18, 13, 64

Donkey Brown

Donkey Brown is a soft, light brown that veers into gray, drawing inspiration from the warm, fuzzy coat of a common donkey or mule.

Donkey BrownHex #A69279RGB 166, 146, 121CMYK 0, 12, 27, 35

Dorado

The word “dorado” comes from the Spanish word for “golden” – but it can also be used to mean “browned”, which is where this warm shade of dark brown gets its name.

DoradoHex #6B5755RGB 107, 87, 85CMYK 0, 19, 21, 58

Doritos

Doritos is named for and inspired by the bright orange shade of the cheesy, triangular tortilla chips.

DoritosHex #F1700ARGB 241, 112, 10CMYK 0, 54, 96, 5

Double Colonial White

Colonial White is a soft off-white shade with some yellow undertones, and Double Colonial White doubles the intensity in order to create a much warmer shade.

Double Colonial WhiteHex #EEE3ADRGB 238, 227, 173CMYK 0, 5, 27, 7

Double Pearl Lusta

Double Pearl Lusta is named for the creamy, almost iridescent white shade that’s found in a string of traditional white or yellow pearls.

Double Pearl LustaHex #FCF4D0RGB 252, 244, 208CMYK 0, 3, 17, 1

Double Spanish White

Like the previous few entries on this list, Double Spanish White starts with a traditional baseline and ups the intensity to create a deeper shade.

Double Spanish WhiteHex #E6D7B9RGB 230, 215, 185CMYK 0, 7, 20, 10

Dough

Dough is a bright, pale yellow that draws its inspiration from the color of bread dough that’s been set out to rise.

DoughHex #F4FEC1RGB 244, 254, 193CMYK 4, 0, 24, 0

Dove

Dove is an extremely soft off-white shade with some bluish pink undertones, named for the pale feathers of the classic or “true” dove.

DoveHex #F8F8F8RGB 248, 248, 248CMYK 0, 0, 0, 3

Dove Chocolate

Dove Chocolate, on the other hand, is an extremely dark shade of brown that draws its inspiration from the chocolate company of the same name.

Dove ChocolateHex #370202RGB 55, 2, 2CMYK 0, 96, 96, 78

Dove Gray

Dove Gray is a deep shade of dark brown-gray, a cool, soft shade that’s named for the dark feathers found on common doves or pigeons.

Dove GrayHex #6D6C6CRGB 109, 108, 108CMYK 0, 1, 1, 57

Downriver

Downriver is another dark blue shade, an intense royal blue variation named for the dark waters and currents of a swiftly-moving river.

DownriverHex #092256RGB 9, 34, 86CMYK 90, 60, 0, 66

Downy

By contrast, Downy is a light blue shade with some strong green and yellow undertones to create a muted teal shade or overall hue.

DownyHex #6FD0C5RGB 111, 208, 197CMYK 47, 0, 5, 18

Drab

Despite its name, Drab is actually a cheerful brown shade, with enough of a yellow undertone to keep its appearance from being too depressing.

DrabHex #967117RGB 150, 113, 23CMYK 0, 25, 85, 41

Dragon Green

Dragon Green is a dark green shade with a blue-brown undertone, inspired by the scales and wings of fire-breathing dragons in traditional Western folklore.

Dragon GreenHex #035936RGB 3, 89, 54CMYK 97, 0, 39, 65

Dragon Red

Dragon Red, on the other hand, could refer to either Western or Eastern Dragons – a bright red shade with plenty of fire and energy.

Dragon RedHex #D11428RGB 209, 20, 40CMYK 0, 90, 81, 18

Dreamsicle

Dreamsicle is a warm, bright, and oh-so-sweet shade of orange that draws its inspiration from the popular orange-flavored frozen treat of the same name.

DreamsicleHex #FD8642RGB 253, 134, 66CMYK 0, 47, 74, 1

Dried Basil Green

Basil Green is a deep shade of dark green, but Dried Basil Green is much paler and softer, an accurate reflection of the color the herb takes once it’s been dried.

Dried Basil GreenHex #B9A96DRGB 185, 169, 109CMYK 0, 9, 41, 27

Driftwood

Driftwood is a warm shade of light brown, named for the large chunks of wood that occasionally wash up on the shores of rivers, oceans and seas.

DriftwoodHex #AF8751RGB 175, 135, 81CMYK 0, 23, 54, 31

Drover

A “drover” is an old-timey word for someone who moves cattle or other livestock over long distances, and Drover is a soft yellow-brown that captures some of that history and adventure.

DroverHex #FDF7ADRGB 253, 247, 173CMYK 0, 2, 32, 1

Duke Blue

Duke Blue is a dark blue shade that serves as the official color of Duke University.

Duke BlueHex #00009CRGB 0, 0, 156CMYK 100, 100, 0, 39

Dull Lavender

We’ve already seen Deep Lavender and Dark Lavender, but Dull Lavender is another soft purple variation on the same true Lavender theme.

Dull LavenderHex #A899E6RGB 168, 153, 230CMYK 27, 33, 0, 10

Dune

Dune is a very dark shade of brown with orange undertones that almost borders on a shade of black.

DuneHex #383533RGB 56, 53, 51CMYK 0, 5, 9, 78

Dune Yellow

Dune Yellow, on the other hand, is a bright, hot shade of yellowish-brown, inspired by the warm sand dunes of an open, unending desert.

Dune YellowHex #D0985BRGB 208, 152, 91CMYK 0, 27, 56, 18

Dust

Dust is a pale and, well, dusty shade of light brown with a strong gray undertone, inspired by the tiny dust particles with which most of us are all too familiar.

DustHex #918B8DRGB 145, 139, 141CMYK 0, 4, 3, 43

Dust Storm

Dust Storm is a little bit brighter and warmer, a pinkish-brown shade inspired by the light that slants through the swirling gusts of a dust storm.

Dust StormHex #E5CCC9RGB 229, 204, 201CMYK 0, 11, 12, 10

Dusty Gray

Dusty Gray is a warm gray shade with pink or purple undertones and a cool, muted overall appearance.

Dusty GrayHex #A8989BRGB 168, 152, 155CMYK 0, 10, 8, 34

Dusty Rose

Dusty Rose is a bright, warm orange-brown with enough red undertones to keep it from being classified as a true brown.

Dusty RoseHex #E4AF8DRGB 228, 175, 141CMYK 0, 23, 38, 11

Dutch White

Dutch White is a warm shade with strong yellow undertones and a soft, creamy sort of overall appearance, inspired by classical Dutch architecture.

Dutch WhiteHex #EFDFBBRGB 239, 223, 187CMYK 0, 7, 22, 6

All Colors A-Z

Here’s our complete list of colors in alphabetical order:

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

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