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Dota 2 Color Codes
Dota 2 works in a single red, hex #BF2E1A, on a dark ground. The Dota 2 color codes in Hex, RGB and CMYK can be found below. Valve released it in 2013 as a standalone sequel to Defense of the Ancients, the Warcraft III mod, after hiring the mod's lead designer; its International tournament has held some of the largest prize pools in esports. Its nearest peer on this site is League of Legends.
Primary colors
What are Dota 2 Primary Colors?
Dota 2's primary color is #BF2E1A. Every value on this page is derived from it.
Dota 2 publishes brand assets; the value shown matches its stated red.
Dota 2 Primary
| Hex | #BF2E1A |
|---|---|
| RGB | 191, 46, 26 |
| HSL | hsl(7, 76%, 43%) |
| CMYK | 0%, 76%, 86%, 25%converted · approximate |
| Pantone | PMS 180 Cnearest match · not published by the brand |
Dota 2 Hex Color Codes
Dota 2 hex color codes are #BF2E1A for primary.
| Color | Hex |
|---|---|
| Primary | #BF2E1A |
Dota 2 RGB Color Codes
Dota 2 RGB color codes are 191, 46, 26 for primary. Reach for RGB when a tool wants channel numbers or a CSS alpha value.
| Color | RGB |
|---|---|
| Primary | rgb(191, 46, 26) |
Dota 2 HSL Color Codes
Dota 2 HSL color codes are 7, 76%, 43% for primary. Change the third value for a lighter or darker version without moving the hue.
| Color | HSL |
|---|---|
| Primary | hsl(7, 76%, 43%) |
Dota 2 CMYK Color Code
Dota 2 CMYK color codes are conversions from the hex, because the brand publishes none. Check a printed proof before a full run.
| Color | CMYK |
|---|---|
| Primary | 0%, 76%, 86%, 25% |
Dota 2 Pantone Color Codes
Dota 2 Pantone color codes are nearest matches by color distance, not brand specs. The table shows the closest swatch for every color.
| Color | Nearest Pantone |
|---|---|
| Primary | PMS 180 C |
Logo
Dota 2 Logo Colors
Dota 2 logo colors are one dark red for the wordmark and the crossed-lane mark.
Dota 2 Logo Colors Palette
What the Dota 2 Logo Colors Mean?
The Dota 2 red is a deep, oxblood red rather than a bright one, which fits a game with a reputation for being punishing and dense. The mark abstracts the three lanes of the map into a rough D; the color sits on the near-black of the client and the tournament stage.
Dota 2 Logo Color History
Dota 2 logo color history has been dark red since the 2013 release, with the lane mark tuned but not recolored.
Dota 2 Logo Fonts
Dota 2 logo fonts are a custom fantasy serif with heavy slabs. A chiseled serif like Trajan is the nearest match.
Dota 2 Logo JPG
Dota 2 logo in JPG. No transparency, so it is flattened onto white. Safe for documents and slide decks.
Dota 2 Logo PNG
Dota 2 logo in PNG, with a transparent background. Use it over a colored surface.
Dota 2 Logo WebP
Dota 2 logo in WebP. Same transparency as the PNG at about a third of the file size.
Dota 2 Color Code Shades
Dota 2 color code shades step evenly from the primary toward black, for hover states, borders and shadows.
These are interface steps, not Dota 2 paint or trim names.
In code
Using the Dota 2 palette
CSS custom properties
:root {
--dota-2-primary: #BF2E1A;
}Contrast against white
| Primary | 5.80:1AA ✓ |
|---|
Brand colors are chosen for recognition, not for legibility. A failing value here is normal. It means use it as a fill, not as text.