What color is #540D03?

#540D03 is a very dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(84, 13, 3), and in HSL hsl(7, 93%, 17%).

Is #540D03 accessible as text?

On white, #540D03 has a contrast ratio of 14.63:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.44:1 (fails). For text placed on #540D03, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #540D03?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-950 (#441306).

What colors go well with #540D03?

#540D03 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #034A54. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #540D03 below.

Is #540D03 good for buttons?

#540D03 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #540D03 — black text only reaches 1.44:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #540D03 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #540D03 is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#540D03 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #540D03

Not just a swatch — here's how #540D03 works with other colors. Named schemes with #540D03 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #540D03 Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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

Luxury Packaging Feature · 5 colors

Feature #540D03 Anchor #141210 Accent #D09E4D Secondary #322523 Surface #F2EDE3

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.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #540D03 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

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.

Moody Editorial Color · 5 colors

Color #540D03 Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #260200

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 #540D03 Secondary #634944 Support #9B9186 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 #540D03 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 79/100

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 100/100

Very 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 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #540D03

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #540D03 with

Burgundy Espresso Charcoal Gainsboro

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 14.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1BFB8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #542703 — 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 #540D03 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Poster

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Packaging

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #540D03;
  --color-base-rgb: 84 13 3;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(29.1% 0.104 32.1);
  --color-50: #FEF2F0;
  --color-100: #FDDCD8;
  --color-200: #FCB9B1;
  --color-300: #F48A7C;
  --color-400: #E65E4C;
  --color-500: #CC3C29;
  --color-600: #9B3527;
  --color-700: #6D2B22;
  --color-800: #471F1A;
  --color-900: #2B1512;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  oxblood: {
    50: '#FEF2F0',
    100: '#FDDCD8',
    200: '#FCB9B1',
    300: '#F48A7C',
    400: '#E65E4C',
    500: '#CC3C29',
    600: '#9B3527',
    700: '#6D2B22',
    800: '#471F1A',
    900: '#2B1512',
  },
}

$base: #540D03;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF2F0;
$base-100: #FDDCD8;
$base-200: #FCB9B1;
$base-300: #F48A7C;
$base-400: #E65E4C;
$base-500: #CC3C29;
$base-600: #9B3527;
$base-700: #6D2B22;
$base-800: #471F1A;
$base-900: #2B1512;
$base-hover: #430A02;
$base-subtle: #EC9D93;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#540D03",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF2F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDDCD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB9B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F48A7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E65E4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CC3C29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B3527",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D2B22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471F1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1512",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}