What color is #751C42?

#751C42 is a dark pink. In RGB it is rgb(117, 28, 66), and in HSL hsl(334, 61%, 28%).

Is #751C42 accessible as text?

On white, #751C42 has a contrast ratio of 10.49:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.00:1 (fails). For text placed on #751C42, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #751C42?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-900 (#861043).

What colors go well with #751C42?

#751C42 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1C734D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #751C42 below.

Is #751C42 good for buttons?

#751C42 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #751C42 — black text only reaches 2.00:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #751C42 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #751C42 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.

#751C42 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #751C42

Not just a swatch — here's how #751C42 works with other colors. Named schemes with #751C42 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #751C42 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Wine Red anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #751C42 Secondary #7C482A Surface #EBD9C1 Accent #444F39 Anchor #5A2231

Wine 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #751C42 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Wine Red sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #751C42 Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Wine Red as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #751C42 Secondary #81606A Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Wine 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 Wine Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #751C42 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 31/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 62/100

High

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

Naturalness 30/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 66/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

High

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

Surface fit 21/100

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.

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People also use #751C42 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 10.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EACAD8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #731C25 — 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 #751C42 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #751C42;
  --color-base-rgb: 117 28 66;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(38.5% 0.127 359.1);
  --color-50: #FCF2F7;
  --color-100: #F8DDE9;
  --color-200: #EFBDD3;
  --color-300: #DF90B2;
  --color-400: #CB6792;
  --color-500: #B04573;
  --color-600: #873B5C;
  --color-700: #602F44;
  --color-800: #3F222E;
  --color-900: #27161D;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wine-red: {
    50: '#FCF2F7',
    100: '#F8DDE9',
    200: '#EFBDD3',
    300: '#DF90B2',
    400: '#CB6792',
    500: '#B04573',
    600: '#873B5C',
    700: '#602F44',
    800: '#3F222E',
    900: '#27161D',
  },
}

$base: #751C42;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF2F7;
$base-100: #F8DDE9;
$base-200: #EFBDD3;
$base-300: #DF90B2;
$base-400: #CB6792;
$base-500: #B04573;
$base-600: #873B5C;
$base-700: #602F44;
$base-800: #3F222E;
$base-900: #27161D;
$base-hover: #5C1634;
$base-subtle: #E1AEC5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#751C42",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDD3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DF90B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB6792",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B04573",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873B5C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F222E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #751C42

Color Lab

Pairs with #751C42

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