What color is #64191B?

#64191B is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(100, 25, 27), and in HSL hsl(358, 60%, 25%).

Is #64191B accessible as text?

On white, #64191B has a contrast ratio of 12.38:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.70:1 (fails). For text placed on #64191B, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #64191B?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-900 (#82181A).

What colors go well with #64191B?

#64191B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1A6663. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #64191B below.

Is #64191B good for buttons?

#64191B works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #64191B — black text only reaches 1.70:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #64191B the same as CSS maroon?

No — #64191B is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#64191B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #64191B

Not just a swatch — here's how #64191B works with other colors. Named schemes with #64191B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #64191B Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rosewood 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 #64191B Anchor #141210 Accent #D19E4E Secondary #322524 Surface #F3EDE3

Rosewood 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 #64191B Secondary #7B4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Rosewood 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 #64191B Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #350900

Rosewood 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 Rosewood.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #64191B Secondary #715553 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rosewood 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 Rosewood carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #64191B 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 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 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 71/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 51/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #64191B

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People also use #64191B with

Byzantium Sepia Feldgrau Gainsboro Espresso

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 12.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9C8C9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #66301A — 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 #64191B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #64191B;
  --color-base-rgb: 100 25 27;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(34.0% 0.107 23.6);
  --color-50: #FCF2F3;
  --color-100: #F8DEDF;
  --color-200: #EFBEBF;
  --color-300: #DE9193;
  --color-400: #CB676B;
  --color-500: #AF4649;
  --color-600: #863C3E;
  --color-700: #602F31;
  --color-800: #3F2223;
  --color-900: #271617;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosewood: {
    50: '#FCF2F3',
    100: '#F8DEDF',
    200: '#EFBEBF',
    300: '#DE9193',
    400: '#CB676B',
    500: '#AF4649',
    600: '#863C3E',
    700: '#602F31',
    800: '#3F2223',
    900: '#271617',
  },
}

$base: #64191B;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF2F3;
$base-100: #F8DEDF;
$base-200: #EFBEBF;
$base-300: #DE9193;
$base-400: #CB676B;
$base-500: #AF4649;
$base-600: #863C3E;
$base-700: #602F31;
$base-800: #3F2223;
$base-900: #271617;
$base-hover: #521416;
$base-subtle: #E0ABAD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#64191B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DEDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBEBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DE9193",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB676B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF4649",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#863C3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2223",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #64191B

Color Lab

Pairs with #64191B

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