What color is #52142F?

#52142F is a dark pink. In RGB it is rgb(82, 20, 47), and in HSL hsl(334, 61%, 20%).

Is #52142F accessible as text?

On white, #52142F has a contrast ratio of 14.00:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.50:1 (fails). For text placed on #52142F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #52142F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-950 (#510424).

What colors go well with #52142F?

#52142F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #145237. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #52142F below.

Is #52142F good for buttons?

#52142F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #52142F — black text only reaches 1.50:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #52142F the same as CSS maroon?

No — #52142F is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#52142F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #52142F

Not just a swatch — here's how #52142F works with other colors. Named schemes with #52142F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #52142F Secondary #7C482B Surface #EBD9C1 Accent #444F39 Anchor #5A2231

Tyrian Purple 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 #52142F Anchor #141210 Accent #D49C50 Secondary #312529 Surface #F3EDE3

Tyrian Purple 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 #52142F Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E74 Surface #EDE5DA Accent #2A0208

Tyrian Purple 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 Tyrian Purple.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #52142F Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Tyrian Purple sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #52142F Secondary #644C54 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Tyrian Purple 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 Tyrian Purple carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #52142F 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 28/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 69/100

High

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

Naturalness 27/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 73/100

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 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 36/100

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 #52142F

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For fashion

People also use #52142F 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 14.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8C4D4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #52141A — 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 #52142F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #52142F;
  --color-base-rgb: 82 20 47;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(30.5% 0.096 357.8);
  --color-50: #FCF2F7;
  --color-100: #F8DDE9;
  --color-200: #EFBDD3;
  --color-300: #DF90B2;
  --color-400: #CB6792;
  --color-500: #B04573;
  --color-600: #873B5C;
  --color-700: #602F44;
  --color-800: #3F222E;
  --color-900: #27161D;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tyrian-purple: {
    50: '#FCF2F7',
    100: '#F8DDE9',
    200: '#EFBDD3',
    300: '#DF90B2',
    400: '#CB6792',
    500: '#B04573',
    600: '#873B5C',
    700: '#602F44',
    800: '#3F222E',
    900: '#27161D',
  },
}

$base: #52142F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF2F7;
$base-100: #F8DDE9;
$base-200: #EFBDD3;
$base-300: #DF90B2;
$base-400: #CB6792;
$base-500: #B04573;
$base-600: #873B5C;
$base-700: #602F44;
$base-800: #3F222E;
$base-900: #27161D;
$base-hover: #421025;
$base-subtle: #DEA5BE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#52142F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDD3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DF90B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB6792",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B04573",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873B5C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F222E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}