What color is #722011?

#722011 is a dark, vivid reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(114, 32, 17), and in HSL hsl(9, 74%, 26%).

Is #722011 accessible as text?

On white, #722011 has a contrast ratio of 10.88:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.93:1 (fails). For text placed on #722011, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #722011?

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

What colors go well with #722011?

#722011 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #116573. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #722011 below.

Is #722011 good for buttons?

#722011 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #722011 — black text only reaches 1.93:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #722011 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #722011 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.

#722011 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #722011

Not just a swatch — here's how #722011 works with other colors. Named schemes with #722011 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #722011 Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Falu Red 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 #722011 Anchor #141210 Accent #D09E4D Secondary #322523 Surface #F2EDE3

Falu Red 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 #722011 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A Anchor #5A222D

Falu 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.

Moody Editorial Color · 5 colors

Color #722011 Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #3F1200

Falu Red 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 Falu Red.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #722011 Secondary #7D5F58 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Falu 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 Falu Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #722011 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 31/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 63/100

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 61/100

High

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

Luxury 68/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 64/100

High

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

Surface fit 25/100

Low

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

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #722011

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People also use #722011 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 10.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDCBC5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #734111 — 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 #722011 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #722011;
  --color-base-rgb: 114 32 17;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(37.3% 0.118 32.6);
  --color-50: #FEF3F1;
  --color-100: #FBDFDB;
  --color-200: #F4C1B8;
  --color-300: #E79688;
  --color-400: #D66E5C;
  --color-500: #BC4D39;
  --color-600: #8F4133;
  --color-700: #65322A;
  --color-800: #42241F;
  --color-900: #291815;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FEF3F1',
    100: '#FBDFDB',
    200: '#F4C1B8',
    300: '#E79688',
    400: '#D66E5C',
    500: '#BC4D39',
    600: '#8F4133',
    700: '#65322A',
    800: '#42241F',
    900: '#291815',
  },
}

$base: #722011;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF3F1;
$base-100: #FBDFDB;
$base-200: #F4C1B8;
$base-300: #E79688;
$base-400: #D66E5C;
$base-500: #BC4D39;
$base-600: #8F4133;
$base-700: #65322A;
$base-800: #42241F;
$base-900: #291815;
$base-hover: #5C1A0E;
$base-subtle: #E6B0A7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#722011",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDFDB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4C1B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E79688",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D66E5C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC4D39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F4133",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#65322A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42241F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #722011

Color Lab

Pairs with #722011

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