What color is #751D05?

#751D05 is a dark, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(117, 29, 5), and in HSL hsl(13, 92%, 24%).

Is #751D05 accessible as text?

On white, #751D05 has a contrast ratio of 10.86:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.93:1 (fails). For text placed on #751D05, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #751D05?

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

What colors go well with #751D05?

#751D05 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #055D76. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #751D05 below.

Is #751D05 good for buttons?

#751D05 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #751D05 — black text only reaches 1.93:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #751D05 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #751D05 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.

#751D05 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #751D05

Not just a swatch — here's how #751D05 works with other colors. Named schemes with #751D05 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #751D05 Secondary #B76423 Accent #777743 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 #751D05 Anchor #141210 Accent #CF9E4D Secondary #322522 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 #751D05 Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A 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 #751D05 Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #411100

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 #751D05 Secondary #7F5F56 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 #751D05 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 31/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 64/100

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 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 67/100

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 65/100

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 #751D05

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People also use #751D05 with

Cranberry Dark Olive Green Dark Slate Gray Gainsboro 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 10.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2CABF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #764305 — 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 #751D05 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #751D05;
  --color-base-rgb: 117 29 5;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(37.4% 0.126 34.9);
  --color-50: #FEF3F0;
  --color-100: #FDE0D8;
  --color-200: #FCC1B1;
  --color-300: #F3967C;
  --color-400: #E56E4D;
  --color-500: #CB4D29;
  --color-600: #9A4028;
  --color-700: #6D3222;
  --color-800: #47241A;
  --color-900: #2B1812;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FEF3F0',
    100: '#FDE0D8',
    200: '#FCC1B1',
    300: '#F3967C',
    400: '#E56E4D',
    500: '#CB4D29',
    600: '#9A4028',
    700: '#6D3222',
    800: '#47241A',
    900: '#2B1812',
  },
}

$base: #751D05;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF3F0;
$base-100: #FDE0D8;
$base-200: #FCC1B1;
$base-300: #F3967C;
$base-400: #E56E4D;
$base-500: #CB4D29;
$base-600: #9A4028;
$base-700: #6D3222;
$base-800: #47241A;
$base-900: #2B1812;
$base-hover: #5E1704;
$base-subtle: #EEAE9C;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#751D05",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE0D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCC1B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F3967C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E56E4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB4D29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A4028",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D3222",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47241A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1812",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #751D05

Color Lab

Pairs with #751D05

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