Two hues stood out at the 66th annual Grammy Awards: red and black. In Western culture, these colors often carry ominous connotations, but celebs threw color codes out the window and took these devious shades to elevated heights.

After a few years of sleepy red carpets, it's no wonder that stars flocked to dramatic shades. As Fashion historian Ryan Yip told Instyle, "Red is [usually] associated with seduction and sexiness, but I think this year's trend's usage is to give vitality or a reminder of vitality, like a wake-up call to remind us that we're still alive." Black, on the other hand, is synonymous with formality, signaling an air of serious sophistication.

Early on in the evening, the Grammys step and repeat was flushed with various red looks including Laverne Cox, who wore a red hot Comme des Garçons look from her vintage archives. Singer Dawn Richards was giving Giving Tree realness in a ruby couture gown from Khosrov that branched out to the heavens with silk-wrapped branches and leaves. Kylie Minogue also had us seeing red in a Dolce & Gabbana gown that channeled major Padam Padam vibes.

Celebs who joined the dark side in not-so-basic black included Paris Jackson in a torso-baring dress from Celine and Lenny Kravitz in a Rick Owens creation that featured a sheer top with leather shoulders and skinny pants. Gracie Abrams kept things chic in a sleek Chanel look, and Janelle Monae donned a custom Giorgio Armani Prive black bustier gown with a plunging neckline entirely embroidered with black paillettes. Last but not least, Caroline Polachek combined the best of both worlds with a vintage Oliver Theyskens black gothic gown that featured a bleeding heart motif. 

Scroll ahead for the most beautiful red and boldest black looks from the 2024 Grammys.

Kylie Minogue in Dolce & Gabbana and Vrai jewelry

Minogue looked like a Goddess of War in a Dolce & Gabbana gown that featured an intricately laced bodice and flowing cape.

Paris Jackson in Celine

Jackson effortlessly pulled off two of the evening's biggest trends: bold black and cut-outs. Balancing out her skin-bearing look in a restrained hue made the look chic and cool.

Laverne Cox in vintage Comme des Garçons

This gravity-defying fire-engine red Comme des Garçons piece was pulled from the red carpet hosts archive of over 250 vintage looks.

Caroline Palochek in Olivier Theyskens

The singer had hearts racing in this vintage, gorgeously goth Olivier Theyskens look that eerily combined the two colors of the night.

Janelle Monae in Armani Privé

"The Age of Pleasure" singer looked divine in an Armani Privé that was cascading with black and silver crystals and paillettes.

Lainey Wilson in Balmain

The country singer channeled Johnny Cash in a sharp suit from French design house Balmain. A wide-brimmed hat finished off the look.

Dawn Richards in Khosrov Couture

Dawn Richards reached new heights with a nature-inspired red gown with tree branches from Khosrov.

Lenny Kravitz in Rick Owens

The 59-year old looked as good as ever in a sheer top that showed off his chiseled physique with style.

Nicole Ari Parker in Taller Marmo

The "And Just Like That" star looked statuesque in a red tunic-style dress with an asymmetrical hem that was a perfect showcase for her killer legs.

Gracie Abrams in Chanel

Best New Artist Grammy nominee Gracie Abrams looked regal in a black Chanel look that featured a crop top and peplum skirt.