What color is #711901?

#711901 is a dark, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(113, 25, 1), and in HSL hsl(13, 98%, 22%).

Is #711901 accessible as text?

On white, #711901 has a contrast ratio of 11.40:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.84:1 (fails). For text placed on #711901, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #711901?

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

What colors go well with #711901?

#711901 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #01576F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #711901 below.

Is #711901 good for buttons?

#711901 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #711901 — black text only reaches 1.84:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #711901 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #711901 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.

#711901 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #711901

Not just a swatch — here's how #711901 works with other colors. Named schemes with #711901 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #711901 Secondary #B76423 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Maroon 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 #711901 Anchor #141210 Accent #CF9E4D Secondary #322522 Surface #F2EDE3

Maroon 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 #711901 Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A Anchor #5A222D

Maroon 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 #711901 Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #3D0D00

Maroon 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 Maroon.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #711901 Secondary #7B5B53 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Maroon 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 Maroon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #711901 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 30/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 65/100

High

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 69/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 61/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 23/100

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.

Pairs with #711901

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People also use #711901 with

Carmine Coffee Dark Slate Gray 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 11.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3C7BB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6F3E01 — 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 #711901 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #711901;
  --color-base-rgb: 113 25 1;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(36.2% 0.126 35.0);
  --color-50: #FEF3F0;
  --color-100: #FDE0D8;
  --color-200: #FCC1B1;
  --color-300: #F79478;
  --color-400: #EA6B48;
  --color-500: #D14A24;
  --color-600: #9E3E24;
  --color-700: #6F3120;
  --color-800: #482319;
  --color-900: #2C1711;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  maroon: {
    50: '#FEF3F0',
    100: '#FDE0D8',
    200: '#FCC1B1',
    300: '#F79478',
    400: '#EA6B48',
    500: '#D14A24',
    600: '#9E3E24',
    700: '#6F3120',
    800: '#482319',
    900: '#2C1711',
  },
}

$base: #711901;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF3F0;
$base-100: #FDE0D8;
$base-200: #FCC1B1;
$base-300: #F79478;
$base-400: #EA6B48;
$base-500: #D14A24;
$base-600: #9E3E24;
$base-700: #6F3120;
$base-800: #482319;
$base-900: #2C1711;
$base-hover: #591401;
$base-subtle: #F0AA97;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#711901",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE0D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCC1B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F79478",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#EA6B48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D14A24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9E3E24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F3120",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#482319",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1711",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #711901

Color Lab

Pairs with #711901

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