What color is #751D0F?

#751D0F is a dark, vivid reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(117, 29, 15), and in HSL hsl(8, 77%, 26%).

Is #751D0F accessible as text?

On white, #751D0F has a contrast ratio of 10.83:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.94:1 (fails). For text placed on #751D0F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #751D0F?

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

What colors go well with #751D0F?

#751D0F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0F6875. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #751D0F below.

Is #751D0F good for buttons?

#751D0F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #751D0F — black text only reaches 1.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #751D0F the same as CSS maroon?

No — #751D0F 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.

#751D0F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #751D0F

Not just a swatch — here's how #751D0F works with other colors. Named schemes with #751D0F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #751D0F Secondary #B76324 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 #751D0F Anchor #141210 Accent #D09E4D Secondary #322523 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 #751D0F Secondary #7B4927 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 #751D0F Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #411000

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 #751D0F Secondary #7F5F58 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 #751D0F 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 85/100

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 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 48/100

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 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #751D0F

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People also use #751D0F 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 #EECAC4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #753F0F — 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 #751D0F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #751D0F;
  --color-base-rgb: 117 29 15;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(37.5% 0.124 31.8);
  --color-50: #FEF3F1;
  --color-100: #FBDEDA;
  --color-200: #F5BFB7;
  --color-300: #E99386;
  --color-400: #D96A59;
  --color-500: #BE4937;
  --color-600: #913E31;
  --color-700: #663128;
  --color-800: #43231E;
  --color-900: #291714;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FEF3F1',
    100: '#FBDEDA',
    200: '#F5BFB7',
    300: '#E99386',
    400: '#D96A59',
    500: '#BE4937',
    600: '#913E31',
    700: '#663128',
    800: '#43231E',
    900: '#291714',
  },
}

$base: #751D0F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF3F1;
$base-100: #FBDEDA;
$base-200: #F5BFB7;
$base-300: #E99386;
$base-400: #D96A59;
$base-500: #BE4937;
$base-600: #913E31;
$base-700: #663128;
$base-800: #43231E;
$base-900: #291714;
$base-hover: #5E170C;
$base-subtle: #E8AEA5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#751D0F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDEDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5BFB7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E99386",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D96A59",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BE4937",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#913E31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#663128",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43231E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291714",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #751D0F

Color Lab

Pairs with #751D0F

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