Heidelberg Red
#960018  ·  hsl(350.4, 100%, 29.41%)
Tints & Shades
#250006
#3C000A
#52000D
#690011
#7F0014
#960018
#CC0021
#FF032B
#FF3959
#FF6F86
#FFA5B3
Color Values
Hex #960018
RGB 150, 0, 24
HSL hsl(350.4, 100%, 29.41%)
CMYK 0, 100, 84, 41
CSS Variable
--color-heidelberg-red: #960018;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
9.09:1 ratio
AA Normal ✓ AA Large ✓ AAA ✓
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
2.31:1 ratio
AA Normal ✗ AA Large ✗ AAA ✗
About this color

Heidelberg Red — Founded in 1386, Heidelberg University is one of the oldest universities in the world. Heidelberg Red has been used as one of the school’s official colors for literally hundreds of years—a bold, dark red shade that carries the weight of centuries.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how Heidelberg Red looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.

Raw Silk (Katan)  +  ☀️ Daylight
👗 Multi-Piece Styling

Pair Heidelberg Red as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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🧵 Atelier 3D Physics · رنگ و روپ

Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony

Simulate how Heidelberg Red reflects and moves on pure South Asian luxury silks, sweep the spotlight angle, and evaluate resonance against skin undertones.

High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
✨ Rang & Roop · رنگ و روپ

Complexion Resonance

Test how Heidelberg Red harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

96 / 100
Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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Bring Heidelberg Red to Life in Haute Couture

Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in Heidelberg Red (#960018) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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Direct WhatsApp Consultation

Connect directly with Zarighar's bridal colorists to discuss custom fabric dyeing, silhouette pairings, and embellishment matching.

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Physical Fabric Swatch Sample

Request a physical swatched sample card dyed in Heidelberg Red in Pure Katan Silk, Raw Silk, or Velvet dispatched to your door.

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Occasion Harmony: Mehndi & Sangeet

Festive high-contrast evening, vibrant henna greens, celebratory fuchsia, and mirror tilla.

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