What color is #692A2D?

#692A2D is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(105, 42, 45), and in HSL hsl(357, 43%, 29%).

Is #692A2D accessible as text?

On white, #692A2D has a contrast ratio of 10.66:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.97:1 (fails). For text placed on #692A2D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #692A2D?

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

What colors go well with #692A2D?

#692A2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2A6A67. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #692A2D below.

Is #692A2D good for buttons?

#692A2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #692A2D — black text only reaches 1.97:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #692A2D the same as CSS maroon?

No — #692A2D is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#692A2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #692A2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #692A2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #692A2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #692A2D Secondary #B86228 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD 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 #692A2D Secondary #7C4928 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 #692A2D Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 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 #692A2D 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 #692A2D Secondary #796160 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 #692A2D 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 34/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 62/100

High

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

Naturalness 74/100

High

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

Vintage feel 71/100

High

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

Luxury 67/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #692A2D 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 10.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E6D0D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6A3C2A — 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 #692A2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #692A2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 105 42 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(37.6% 0.091 19.6);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E1E2;
  --color-200: #E8C5C6;
  --color-300: #D39C9F;
  --color-400: #BD7579;
  --color-500: #A05558;
  --color-600: #7C4649;
  --color-700: #593638;
  --color-800: #3B2627;
  --color-900: #241919;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wine-red: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E1E2',
    200: '#E8C5C6',
    300: '#D39C9F',
    400: '#BD7579',
    500: '#A05558',
    600: '#7C4649',
    700: '#593638',
    800: '#3B2627',
    900: '#241919',
  },
}

$base: #692A2D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E1E2;
$base-200: #E8C5C6;
$base-300: #D39C9F;
$base-400: #BD7579;
$base-500: #A05558;
$base-600: #7C4649;
$base-700: #593638;
$base-800: #3B2627;
$base-900: #241919;
$base-hover: #552224;
$base-subtle: #DAB7B9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#692A2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C5C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D39C9F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD7579",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A05558",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C4649",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2627",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241919",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #692A2D

Color Lab

Pairs with #692A2D

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