What color is #72201D?

#72201D is a dark reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(114, 32, 29), and in HSL hsl(2, 59%, 28%).

Is #72201D accessible as text?

On white, #72201D has a contrast ratio of 10.83:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.94:1 (fails). For text placed on #72201D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #72201D?

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

What colors go well with #72201D?

#72201D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1D6F72. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #72201D below.

Is #72201D good for buttons?

#72201D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #72201D — black text only reaches 1.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #72201D the same as CSS maroon?

No — #72201D 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.

#72201D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #72201D

Not just a swatch — here's how #72201D works with other colors. Named schemes with #72201D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #72201D Secondary #B76326 Accent #787743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #72201D Anchor #141210 Accent #D09E4E Secondary #322524 Surface #F3EDE3

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 #72201D Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

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 #72201D Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #401100

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 #72201D Secondary #7D5F5B 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 #72201D 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 32/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 63/100

High

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

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 62/100

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 45/100

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 #72201D

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People also use #72201D 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 10.8:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #723C1D — 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 #72201D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #72201D;
  --color-base-rgb: 114 32 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(37.5% 0.116 26.5);
  --color-50: #FCF3F2;
  --color-100: #F7DFDE;
  --color-200: #EEC0BE;
  --color-300: #DE9492;
  --color-400: #CA6B68;
  --color-500: #AE4A46;
  --color-600: #863F3C;
  --color-700: #5F3130;
  --color-800: #3F2322;
  --color-900: #271717;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F2',
    100: '#F7DFDE',
    200: '#EEC0BE',
    300: '#DE9492',
    400: '#CA6B68',
    500: '#AE4A46',
    600: '#863F3C',
    700: '#5F3130',
    800: '#3F2322',
    900: '#271717',
  },
}

$base: #72201D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF3F2;
$base-100: #F7DFDE;
$base-200: #EEC0BE;
$base-300: #DE9492;
$base-400: #CA6B68;
$base-500: #AE4A46;
$base-600: #863F3C;
$base-700: #5F3130;
$base-800: #3F2322;
$base-900: #271717;
$base-hover: #5B1A17;
$base-subtle: #E1B1AF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#72201D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DFDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEC0BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DE9492",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CA6B68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AE4A46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#863F3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3130",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2322",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271717",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #72201D

Color Lab

Pairs with #72201D

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