What color is #72111E?

#72111E is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(114, 17, 30), and in HSL hsl(352, 74%, 26%).

Is #72111E accessible as text?

On white, #72111E has a contrast ratio of 11.57:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.81:1 (fails). For text placed on #72111E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #72111E?

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

What colors go well with #72111E?

#72111E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #117366. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #72111E below.

Is #72111E good for buttons?

#72111E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #72111E — black text only reaches 1.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #72111E the same as CSS maroon?

No — #72111E is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#72111E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #72111E

Not just a swatch — here's how #72111E works with other colors. Named schemes with #72111E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #72111E Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Burgundy 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 #72111E Anchor #141210 Accent #D19D4E Secondary #322525 Surface #F3EDE3

Burgundy 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 #72111E Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

Burgundy 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 #72111E Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #400600

Burgundy 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 Burgundy.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #72111E Secondary #7B5958 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Burgundy 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 Burgundy carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #72111E 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 29/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 65/100

High

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

Naturalness 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 68/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

High

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

Surface fit 22/100

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 #72111E

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People also use #72111E with

Mardi Gras Walnut Brown Pine 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 11.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDC5CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #732511 — 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 #72111E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #72111E;
  --color-base-rgb: 114 17 30;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(36.0% 0.130 20.4);
  --color-50: #FEF1F3;
  --color-100: #FBDBDF;
  --color-200: #F4B8C0;
  --color-300: #E78895;
  --color-400: #D65C6C;
  --color-500: #BC394B;
  --color-600: #8F333F;
  --color-700: #652A31;
  --color-800: #421F23;
  --color-900: #291517;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burgundy: {
    50: '#FEF1F3',
    100: '#FBDBDF',
    200: '#F4B8C0',
    300: '#E78895',
    400: '#D65C6C',
    500: '#BC394B',
    600: '#8F333F',
    700: '#652A31',
    800: '#421F23',
    900: '#291517',
  },
}

$base: #72111E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF1F3;
$base-100: #FBDBDF;
$base-200: #F4B8C0;
$base-300: #E78895;
$base-400: #D65C6C;
$base-500: #BC394B;
$base-600: #8F333F;
$base-700: #652A31;
$base-800: #421F23;
$base-900: #291517;
$base-hover: #5C0E18;
$base-subtle: #E6A7AF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#72111E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDBDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4B8C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E78895",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D65C6C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC394B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F333F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#652A31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291517",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #72111E

Color Lab

Pairs with #72111E

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