What color is #680B2D?

#680B2D is a dark, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(104, 11, 45), and in HSL hsl(338, 81%, 23%).

Is #680B2D accessible as text?

On white, #680B2D 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 #680B2D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #680B2D?

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

What colors go well with #680B2D?

#680B2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0B6A47. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #680B2D below.

Is #680B2D good for buttons?

#680B2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #680B2D — black text only reaches 1.67:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #680B2D the same as CSS maroon?

No — #680B2D 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.

#680B2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #680B2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #680B2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #680B2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Luxury Packaging Feature · 5 colors

Feature #680B2D Anchor #141210 Accent #D39D4F Secondary #322527 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.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #680B2D Secondary #7C482A Surface #EBD9C1 Accent #444F39 Anchor #5A2230

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.

Moody Editorial Color · 5 colors

Color #680B2D Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E74 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #3A0004

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 #680B2D Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 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 #680B2D Secondary #745359 Support #9B9087 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 #680B2D 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 28/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 67/100

High

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

Naturalness 45/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 70/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 53/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 25/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #680B2D with

Dark Magenta Rosewood Hunter Green Gainsboro Taupe

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 #EFC1D2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6A0B0E — 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 #680B2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #680B2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 104 11 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(33.9% 0.126 6.6);
  --color-50: #FEF1F6;
  --color-100: #FCD9E6;
  --color-200: #F7B5CD;
  --color-300: #EC83AA;
  --color-400: #DC5687;
  --color-500: #C23367;
  --color-600: #932E53;
  --color-700: #68273F;
  --color-800: #441D2B;
  --color-900: #2A141C;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tyrian-purple: {
    50: '#FEF1F6',
    100: '#FCD9E6',
    200: '#F7B5CD',
    300: '#EC83AA',
    400: '#DC5687',
    500: '#C23367',
    600: '#932E53',
    700: '#68273F',
    800: '#441D2B',
    900: '#2A141C',
  },
}

$base: #680B2D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF1F6;
$base-100: #FCD9E6;
$base-200: #F7B5CD;
$base-300: #EC83AA;
$base-400: #DC5687;
$base-500: #C23367;
$base-600: #932E53;
$base-700: #68273F;
$base-800: #441D2B;
$base-900: #2A141C;
$base-hover: #550925;
$base-subtle: #E8A0BA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#680B2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCD9E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7B5CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EC83AA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DC5687",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C23367",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#932E53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#68273F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441D2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A141C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #680B2D

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