Nearest named color: Tyrian Purple
#591635
#591635
Nearest named
Tyrian Purple
Family
Pink
Lightness
32.3%
Chroma
0.103
Hue angle
356.1°
Temperature
Warm
Contrast on white
13.20:1 · AAA
Contrast on black
1.41:1 · Fail
Web-safe
#660033
CSS oklch()
32% 0.10 356

#591635 is a deep, warm red. On the Color Lab it reads quietly premium. It reproduces cleanly in print.

Palettes built on #591635

Not just a swatch — here's how #591635 works with other colors. Named schemes with #591635 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

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

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

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

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

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 #591635 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 68/100
Warm
Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.
Softness 29/100
Low
Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.
Depth 68/100
High
Deep and grounding — anchors a layout, strong dark-mode base.
Naturalness 25/100
Low
Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.
Vintage feel 56/100
Moderate
Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.
Luxury 72/100
High
Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.
Brand distinctiveness 40/100
Low
Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.
UI accent fit 45/100
Moderate
Workable accent with care around contrast.
Surface fit 33/100
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 #591635

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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 13.2:1. Use
Subtle surface Use #E8C6D6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80
Avoid beside #5A161F — 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 #591635 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI
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Dashboard
Revenue
$48.2k ▲ 12%
Brand
AVELINE
Studio
Poster
Nov 14 · 8PM
NIGHT
MARKET
Packaging
BLOOM
Botanical Wash
250 ml
Interior

Scales

ShadesBase darkened in 10% steps
TintsBase lifted toward white
TonesSaturation removed, lightness held
Monochromatic scaleDesign-system ready, 50–900

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #591635;
  --color-base-rgb: 89 22 53;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(32.3% 0.103 356.1);
  --color-50: #FCF2F7;
  --color-100: #F8DEEA;
  --color-200: #EFBED5;
  --color-300: #DE91B5;
  --color-400: #CB6796;
  --color-500: #AF4677;
  --color-600: #863C5E;
  --color-700: #602F46;
  --color-800: #3F222F;
  --color-900: #27161E;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}