What color is #752117?

#752117 is a dark reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(117, 33, 23), and in HSL hsl(6, 67%, 27%).

Is #752117 accessible as text?

On white, #752117 has a contrast ratio of 10.57:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.99:1 (fails). For text placed on #752117, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #752117?

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

What colors go well with #752117?

#752117 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #176A73. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #752117 below.

Is #752117 good for buttons?

#752117 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #752117 — black text only reaches 1.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #752117 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #752117 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.

#752117 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #752117

Not just a swatch — here's how #752117 works with other colors. Named schemes with #752117 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #752117 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #752117 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3B3833

Falu 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 #752117 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #752117 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #752117 Secondary #7F605B 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 #752117 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 32/100

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 62/100

High

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

Luxury 67/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

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

Surface fit 24/100

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 #752117

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People also use #752117 with

Cranberry Coffee Pine Green Gainsboro Espresso

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 10.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECCBC8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #733F17 — 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 #752117 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #752117;
  --color-base-rgb: 117 33 23;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(38.1% 0.119 30.2);
  --color-50: #FDF3F2;
  --color-100: #F9DFDC;
  --color-200: #F1C0BB;
  --color-300: #E3958C;
  --color-400: #D06D62;
  --color-500: #B54B3F;
  --color-600: #8B4037;
  --color-700: #62322C;
  --color-800: #412420;
  --color-900: #281716;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FDF3F2',
    100: '#F9DFDC',
    200: '#F1C0BB',
    300: '#E3958C',
    400: '#D06D62',
    500: '#B54B3F',
    600: '#8B4037',
    700: '#62322C',
    800: '#412420',
    900: '#281716',
  },
}

$base: #752117;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF3F2;
$base-100: #F9DFDC;
$base-200: #F1C0BB;
$base-300: #E3958C;
$base-400: #D06D62;
$base-500: #B54B3F;
$base-600: #8B4037;
$base-700: #62322C;
$base-800: #412420;
$base-900: #281716;
$base-hover: #5C1A12;
$base-subtle: #E4B0AB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#752117",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DFDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1C0BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3958C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D06D62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B54B3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B4037",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62322C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412420",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #752117

Color Lab

Pairs with #752117

UI roles & guardrails

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