What color is #591D40?

#591D40 is a dark pink. In RGB it is rgb(89, 29, 64), and in HSL hsl(325, 51%, 23%).

Is #591D40 accessible as text?

On white, #591D40 has a contrast ratio of 12.54:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.67:1 (fails). For text placed on #591D40, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #591D40?

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

What colors go well with #591D40?

#591D40 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1D5936. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #591D40 below.

Is #591D40 good for buttons?

#591D40 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #591D40 — black text only reaches 1.67:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #591D40 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #591D40 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.

#591D40 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #591D40

Not just a swatch — here's how #591D40 works with other colors. Named schemes with #591D40 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #591D40 Secondary #7D472C Surface #EBD8C1 Accent #454F38 Anchor #5A2232

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 #591D40 Anchor #141210 Accent #D59B51 Secondary #31252B 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 #591D40 Anchor #2A2A2E Secondary #6F6E74 Surface #EDE5DA Accent #320815

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 #591D40 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 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 #591D40 Secondary #6C5560 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 #591D40 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 30/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 66/100

High

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

Naturalness 14/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 71/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 48/100

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 #591D40

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People also use #591D40 with

Eminence Rosewood Castleton Green Gainsboro Eggplant

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 12.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E6C9DA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #591D2C — 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 #591D40 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #591D40;
  --color-base-rgb: 89 29 64;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(33.6% 0.098 347.6);
  --color-50: #FCF3F8;
  --color-100: #F6E0EC;
  --color-200: #EBC1DA;
  --color-300: #D997BD;
  --color-400: #C36FA0;
  --color-500: #A74E82;
  --color-600: #814166;
  --color-700: #5C334B;
  --color-800: #3D2432;
  --color-900: #261820;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tyrian-purple: {
    50: '#FCF3F8',
    100: '#F6E0EC',
    200: '#EBC1DA',
    300: '#D997BD',
    400: '#C36FA0',
    500: '#A74E82',
    600: '#814166',
    700: '#5C334B',
    800: '#3D2432',
    900: '#261820',
  },
}

$base: #591D40;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF3F8;
$base-100: #F6E0EC;
$base-200: #EBC1DA;
$base-300: #D997BD;
$base-400: #C36FA0;
$base-500: #A74E82;
$base-600: #814166;
$base-700: #5C334B;
$base-800: #3D2432;
$base-900: #261820;
$base-hover: #471733;
$base-subtle: #DBADC8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#591D40",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E0EC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC1DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D997BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C36FA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A74E82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814166",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C334B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2432",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261820",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}