What color is #4F0E1B?

#4F0E1B is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(79, 14, 27), and in HSL hsl(348, 70%, 18%).

Is #4F0E1B accessible as text?

On white, #4F0E1B has a contrast ratio of 14.88:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.41:1 (fails). For text placed on #4F0E1B, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #4F0E1B?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-950 (#4D0218).

What colors go well with #4F0E1B?

#4F0E1B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0E4E41. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #4F0E1B below.

Is #4F0E1B good for buttons?

#4F0E1B works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #4F0E1B — black text only reaches 1.41:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #4F0E1B the same as CSS maroon?

No — #4F0E1B is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#4F0E1B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #4F0E1B

Not just a swatch — here's how #4F0E1B works with other colors. Named schemes with #4F0E1B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #4F0E1B Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Oxblood as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #4F0E1B Secondary #7C4829 Surface #EAD9C1 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

Oxblood plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Luxury Packaging Feature · 5 colors

Feature #4F0E1B Anchor #141210 Accent #D29D4E Secondary #322526 Surface #F3EDE3

Oxblood carries the depth in this luxury scheme, offset by a brass accent and near-black and held together by a deep neutral and an off-white surface.

Moody Editorial Color · 5 colors

Color #4F0E1B Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #240100

Oxblood adds the colour to this moody editorial scheme — charcoal and a mid-grey around it, a bone highlight, and a muted jewel accent drawn from Oxblood.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #4F0E1B Secondary #604749 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Oxblood is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Oxblood carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #4F0E1B actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 73/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 26/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 71/100

High

Deep and grounding — anchors a layout, strong dark-mode base.

Naturalness 63/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 75/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #4F0E1B

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People also use #4F0E1B with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 14.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAC0C9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #4E160E — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #4F0E1B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #4F0E1B;
  --color-base-rgb: 79 14 27;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(28.6% 0.095 14.6);
  --color-50: #FDF1F4;
  --color-100: #FADBE2;
  --color-200: #F3BAC5;
  --color-300: #E58A9C;
  --color-400: #D35F76;
  --color-500: #B83D55;
  --color-600: #8C3547;
  --color-700: #642B36;
  --color-800: #412026;
  --color-900: #281519;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  oxblood: {
    50: '#FDF1F4',
    100: '#FADBE2',
    200: '#F3BAC5',
    300: '#E58A9C',
    400: '#D35F76',
    500: '#B83D55',
    600: '#8C3547',
    700: '#642B36',
    800: '#412026',
    900: '#281519',
  },
}

$base: #4F0E1B;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF1F4;
$base-100: #FADBE2;
$base-200: #F3BAC5;
$base-300: #E58A9C;
$base-400: #D35F76;
$base-500: #B83D55;
$base-600: #8C3547;
$base-700: #642B36;
$base-800: #412026;
$base-900: #281519;
$base-hover: #3E0B15;
$base-subtle: #E29FAC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#4F0E1B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3BAC5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E58A9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D35F76",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B83D55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C3547",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642B36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412026",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281519",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #4F0E1B

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