What color is #64221C?

#64221C is a dark reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(100, 34, 28), and in HSL hsl(5, 56%, 25%).

Is #64221C accessible as text?

On white, #64221C has a contrast ratio of 11.75:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.79:1 (fails). For text placed on #64221C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #64221C?

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

What colors go well with #64221C?

#64221C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1C5E63. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #64221C below.

Is #64221C good for buttons?

#64221C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #64221C — black text only reaches 1.79:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #64221C the same as CSS maroon?

No — #64221C 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.

#64221C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #64221C

Not just a swatch — here's how #64221C works with other colors. Named schemes with #64221C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #64221C Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 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.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #64221C Secondary #7B4927 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.

Luxury Packaging Feature · 5 colors

Feature #64221C Anchor #141210 Accent #D09E4D Secondary #322523 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.

Moody Editorial Color · 5 colors

Color #64221C Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #361000

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 #64221C Secondary #735A56 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 #64221C 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 31/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 64/100

High

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

Naturalness 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 66/100

High

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

Luxury 69/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 53/100

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.

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People also use #64221C with

Byzantium Sepia Dark Slate Gray 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 11.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8CCC9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #633A1C — 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 #64221C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #64221C;
  --color-base-rgb: 100 34 28;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(35.1% 0.097 28.2);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F7E1DF;
  --color-200: #EDC3BF;
  --color-300: #DC9993;
  --color-400: #C7726B;
  --color-500: #AC5149;
  --color-600: #84443E;
  --color-700: #5E3531;
  --color-800: #3E2523;
  --color-900: #261817;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosewood: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F7E1DF',
    200: '#EDC3BF',
    300: '#DC9993',
    400: '#C7726B',
    500: '#AC5149',
    600: '#84443E',
    700: '#5E3531',
    800: '#3E2523',
    900: '#261817',
  },
}

$base: #64221C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F7E1DF;
$base-200: #EDC3BF;
$base-300: #DC9993;
$base-400: #C7726B;
$base-500: #AC5149;
$base-600: #84443E;
$base-700: #5E3531;
$base-800: #3E2523;
$base-900: #261817;
$base-hover: #501B16;
$base-subtle: #DEB1AD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#64221C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E1DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDC3BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DC9993",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7726B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC5149",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84443E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3531",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2523",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261817",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #64221C

Color Lab

Pairs with #64221C

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