What color is #712B2D?

#712B2D is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(113, 43, 45), and in HSL hsl(358, 45%, 31%).

Is #712B2D accessible as text?

On white, #712B2D has a contrast ratio of 10.07:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.09:1 (fails). For text placed on #712B2D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #712B2D?

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

What colors go well with #712B2D?

#712B2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2B7370. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #712B2D below.

Is #712B2D good for buttons?

#712B2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #712B2D — black text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #712B2D the same as CSS maroon?

No — #712B2D is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#712B2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #712B2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #712B2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #712B2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #712B2D Secondary #B76327 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #712B2D Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 Secondary #3C3833

Wine Red anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #712B2D Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #712B2D Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Wine Red 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 #712B2D Secondary #7F6463 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 #712B2D 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 34/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 61/100

High

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

Naturalness 81/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 70/100

High

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

Luxury 66/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

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

Surface fit 29/100

Low

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

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #712B2D 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 10.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7D0D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #73412B — 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 #712B2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #712B2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 113 43 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(39.1% 0.099 21.2);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E1E2;
  --color-200: #E8C4C5;
  --color-300: #D59B9C;
  --color-400: #BE7476;
  --color-500: #A25355;
  --color-600: #7D4547;
  --color-700: #5A3536;
  --color-800: #3B2626;
  --color-900: #251919;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wine-red: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E1E2',
    200: '#E8C4C5',
    300: '#D59B9C',
    400: '#BE7476',
    500: '#A25355',
    600: '#7D4547',
    700: '#5A3536',
    800: '#3B2626',
    900: '#251919',
  },
}

$base: #712B2D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E1E2;
$base-200: #E8C4C5;
$base-300: #D59B9C;
$base-400: #BE7476;
$base-500: #A25355;
$base-600: #7D4547;
$base-700: #5A3536;
$base-800: #3B2626;
$base-900: #251919;
$base-hover: #5C2325;
$base-subtle: #DCB8B9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#712B2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59B9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE7476",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A25355",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D4547",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3536",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2626",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251919",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #712B2D

Color Lab

Pairs with #712B2D

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