What color is #612E32?

#612E32 is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(97, 46, 50), and in HSL hsl(355, 36%, 28%).

Is #612E32 accessible as text?

On white, #612E32 has a contrast ratio of 10.80:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.95:1 (fails). For text placed on #612E32, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #612E32?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-700 (#473C39).

What colors go well with #612E32?

#612E32 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E615D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #612E32 below.

Is #612E32 good for buttons?

#612E32 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #612E32 — black text only reaches 1.95:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #612E32 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #612E32 is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#612E32 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #612E32

Not just a swatch — here's how #612E32 works with other colors. Named schemes with #612E32 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #612E32 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Wine Red 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 #612E32 Secondary #7C4828 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #612E32 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Wine Red holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #612E32 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Wine Red sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #612E32 Secondary #746161 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Wine Red 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 Wine Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #612E32 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 35/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 61/100

High

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 66/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 54/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #612E32

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People also use #612E32 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 10.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E4D1D2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #613B2E — 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 #612E32 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #612E32;
  --color-base-rgb: 97 46 50;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(37.1% 0.074 16.4);
  --color-50: #FAF4F5;
  --color-100: #F2E3E4;
  --color-200: #E5C8CA;
  --color-300: #CFA0A4;
  --color-400: #B77B80;
  --color-500: #9A5B60;
  --color-600: #774A4E;
  --color-700: #56393B;
  --color-800: #392829;
  --color-900: #231A1B;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wine-red: {
    50: '#FAF4F5',
    100: '#F2E3E4',
    200: '#E5C8CA',
    300: '#CFA0A4',
    400: '#B77B80',
    500: '#9A5B60',
    600: '#774A4E',
    700: '#56393B',
    800: '#392829',
    900: '#231A1B',
  },
}

$base: #612E32;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FAF4F5;
$base-100: #F2E3E4;
$base-200: #E5C8CA;
$base-300: #CFA0A4;
$base-400: #B77B80;
$base-500: #9A5B60;
$base-600: #774A4E;
$base-700: #56393B;
$base-800: #392829;
$base-900: #231A1B;
$base-hover: #4E2528;
$base-subtle: #D7B9BB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#612E32",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C8CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA0A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B77B80",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A5B60",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774A4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56393B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #612E32

Color Lab

Pairs with #612E32

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