What color is #722106?

#722106 is a dark, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(114, 33, 6), and in HSL hsl(15, 90%, 24%).

Is #722106 accessible as text?

On white, #722106 has a contrast ratio of 10.85:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.94:1 (fails). For text placed on #722106, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #722106?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-900 (#7E2A0C).

What colors go well with #722106?

#722106 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #065974. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #722106 below.

Is #722106 good for buttons?

#722106 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #722106 — black text only reaches 1.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #722106 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #722106 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.

#722106 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #722106

Not just a swatch — here's how #722106 works with other colors. Named schemes with #722106 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #722106 Secondary #B66423 Accent #767743 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 #722106 Anchor #141210 Accent #CF9F4D Secondary #322622 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 #722106 Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B 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 #722106 Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #706E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #3F1300

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 #722106 Secondary #7D5F56 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 #722106 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 84/100

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 #722106

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People also use #722106 with

Carmine Dark Olive Green Dark Slate Gray Greige 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 10.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1CCBF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #744606 — 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 #722106 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #722106;
  --color-base-rgb: 114 33 6;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(37.3% 0.119 36.9);
  --color-50: #FEF4F0;
  --color-100: #FDE1D8;
  --color-200: #FBC4B2;
  --color-300: #F29B7E;
  --color-400: #E3744F;
  --color-500: #CA532B;
  --color-600: #994529;
  --color-700: #6C3523;
  --color-800: #46261B;
  --color-900: #2B1912;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FEF4F0',
    100: '#FDE1D8',
    200: '#FBC4B2',
    300: '#F29B7E',
    400: '#E3744F',
    500: '#CA532B',
    600: '#994529',
    700: '#6C3523',
    800: '#46261B',
    900: '#2B1912',
  },
}

$base: #722106;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF4F0;
$base-100: #FDE1D8;
$base-200: #FBC4B2;
$base-300: #F29B7E;
$base-400: #E3744F;
$base-500: #CA532B;
$base-600: #994529;
$base-700: #6C3523;
$base-800: #46261B;
$base-900: #2B1912;
$base-hover: #5D1B05;
$base-subtle: #EDB19D;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#722106",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF4F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE1D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBC4B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F29B7E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E3744F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CA532B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#994529",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C3523",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46261B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1912",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #722106

Color Lab

Pairs with #722106

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