What color is #73141E?

#73141E is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(115, 20, 30), and in HSL hsl(354, 70%, 26%).

Is #73141E accessible as text?

On white, #73141E has a contrast ratio of 11.37:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.85:1 (fails). For text placed on #73141E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #73141E?

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

What colors go well with #73141E?

#73141E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #147167. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #73141E below.

Is #73141E good for buttons?

#73141E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #73141E — black text only reaches 1.85:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #73141E the same as CSS maroon?

No — #73141E is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#73141E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #73141E

Not just a swatch — here's how #73141E works with other colors. Named schemes with #73141E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #73141E 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 #73141E Anchor #141210 Accent #D19E4E Secondary #322524 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 #73141E Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A 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 #73141E Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #410900

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 #73141E Secondary #7C5B59 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 #73141E 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 30/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 65/100

High

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

Naturalness 79/100

High

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

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 68/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 62/100

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 #73141E

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People also use #73141E 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 11.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECC6CA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #712A14 — 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 #73141E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Poster

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:root {
  --color-base: #73141E;
  --color-base-rgb: 115 20 30;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(36.5% 0.128 21.4);
  --color-50: #FDF1F3;
  --color-100: #FADBDF;
  --color-200: #F3BABF;
  --color-300: #E58A93;
  --color-400: #D35F6B;
  --color-500: #B83D49;
  --color-600: #8C353E;
  --color-700: #642B31;
  --color-800: #412023;
  --color-900: #281517;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burgundy: {
    50: '#FDF1F3',
    100: '#FADBDF',
    200: '#F3BABF',
    300: '#E58A93',
    400: '#D35F6B',
    500: '#B83D49',
    600: '#8C353E',
    700: '#642B31',
    800: '#412023',
    900: '#281517',
  },
}

$base: #73141E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF1F3;
$base-100: #FADBDF;
$base-200: #F3BABF;
$base-300: #E58A93;
$base-400: #D35F6B;
$base-500: #B83D49;
$base-600: #8C353E;
$base-700: #642B31;
$base-800: #412023;
$base-900: #281517;
$base-hover: #5A1017;
$base-subtle: #E5A8AE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#73141E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3BABF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E58A93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D35F6B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B83D49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C353E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642B31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412023",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281517",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #73141E

Color Lab

Pairs with #73141E

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