What color is #751C1E?

#751C1E is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(117, 28, 30), and in HSL hsl(359, 61%, 28%).

Is #751C1E accessible as text?

On white, #751C1E has a contrast ratio of 10.82:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.94:1 (fails). For text placed on #751C1E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #751C1E?

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

What colors go well with #751C1E?

#751C1E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1C7372. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #751C1E below.

Is #751C1E good for buttons?

#751C1E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #751C1E — black text only reaches 1.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #751C1E the same as CSS maroon?

No — #751C1E is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#751C1E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #751C1E

Not just a swatch — here's how #751C1E works with other colors. Named schemes with #751C1E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #751C1E Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 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 #751C1E Anchor #141210 Accent #D19E4E 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 #751C1E Secondary #7B4928 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 #751C1E Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #430F00

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 #751C1E Secondary #7F5E5C 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 #751C1E 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 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

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 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 65/100

High

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

Surface fit 23/100

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 #751C1E

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People also use #751C1E 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 #EACACB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #73371C — 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 #751C1E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #751C1E;
  --color-base-rgb: 117 28 30;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(37.6% 0.123 24.3);
  --color-50: #FCF2F2;
  --color-100: #F8DDDE;
  --color-200: #EFBDBE;
  --color-300: #DF9092;
  --color-400: #CB6768;
  --color-500: #B04546;
  --color-600: #873B3C;
  --color-700: #602F30;
  --color-800: #3F2222;
  --color-900: #271617;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FCF2F2',
    100: '#F8DDDE',
    200: '#EFBDBE',
    300: '#DF9092',
    400: '#CB6768',
    500: '#B04546',
    600: '#873B3C',
    700: '#602F30',
    800: '#3F2222',
    900: '#271617',
  },
}

$base: #751C1E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF2F2;
$base-100: #F8DDDE;
$base-200: #EFBDBE;
$base-300: #DF9092;
$base-400: #CB6768;
$base-500: #B04546;
$base-600: #873B3C;
$base-700: #602F30;
$base-800: #3F2222;
$base-900: #271617;
$base-hover: #5C1617;
$base-subtle: #E1AEAF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#751C1E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DF9092",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB6768",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B04546",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873B3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2222",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #751C1E

Color Lab

Pairs with #751C1E

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