What color is #761201?

#761201 is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(118, 18, 1), and in HSL hsl(9, 98%, 23%).

Is #761201 accessible as text?

On white, #761201 has a contrast ratio of 11.31:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.86:1 (fails). For text placed on #761201, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #761201?

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

What colors go well with #761201?

#761201 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #016374. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #761201 below.

Is #761201 good for buttons?

#761201 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #761201 — black text only reaches 1.86:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #761201 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #761201 is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#761201 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #761201

Not just a swatch — here's how #761201 works with other colors. Named schemes with #761201 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #761201 Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Maroon 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 #761201 Anchor #141210 Accent #D09E4D Secondary #322523 Surface #F2EDE3

Maroon 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 #761201 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A Anchor #5A222D

Maroon 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 #761201 Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #410A00

Maroon 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 Maroon.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #761201 Secondary #7E5B54 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Maroon 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 Maroon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #761201 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 89/100

Warm

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

Softness 29/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 65/100

High

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

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 67/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 63/100

High

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

Surface fit 20/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #761201

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #761201 with

Cranberry Russet Dark Slate Gray 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 11.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3C4BC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #743901 — 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 #761201 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #761201;
  --color-base-rgb: 118 18 1;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(36.6% 0.136 32.3);
  --color-50: #FEF2F0;
  --color-100: #FDDDD8;
  --color-200: #FCBCB1;
  --color-300: #F78B78;
  --color-400: #EA6048;
  --color-500: #D13E24;
  --color-600: #9E3624;
  --color-700: #6F2C20;
  --color-800: #482019;
  --color-900: #2C1511;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  maroon: {
    50: '#FEF2F0',
    100: '#FDDDD8',
    200: '#FCBCB1',
    300: '#F78B78',
    400: '#EA6048',
    500: '#D13E24',
    600: '#9E3624',
    700: '#6F2C20',
    800: '#482019',
    900: '#2C1511',
  },
}

$base: #761201;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF2F0;
$base-100: #FDDDD8;
$base-200: #FCBCB1;
$base-300: #F78B78;
$base-400: #EA6048;
$base-500: #D13E24;
$base-600: #9E3624;
$base-700: #6F2C20;
$base-800: #482019;
$base-900: #2C1511;
$base-hover: #5D0F01;
$base-subtle: #F0A598;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#761201",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF2F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDDDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCBCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F78B78",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#EA6048",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D13E24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9E3624",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F2C20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#482019",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1511",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #761201

Color Lab

Pairs with #761201

UI roles & guardrails

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