What color is #761D1D?

#761D1D is a dark reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(118, 29, 29), and in HSL hsl(0, 61%, 29%).

Is #761D1D accessible as text?

On white, #761D1D has a contrast ratio of 10.69:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.96:1 (fails). For text placed on #761D1D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #761D1D?

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

What colors go well with #761D1D?

#761D1D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1D7777. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #761D1D below.

Is #761D1D good for buttons?

#761D1D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #761D1D — black text only reaches 1.96:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #761D1D the same as CSS maroon?

No — #761D1D 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.

#761D1D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #761D1D

Not just a swatch — here's how #761D1D works with other colors. Named schemes with #761D1D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #761D1D Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 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.

Luxury Packaging Feature · 5 colors

Feature #761D1D Anchor #141210 Accent #D19E4E Secondary #322524 Surface #F3EDE3

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 #761D1D 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 #761D1D Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #431000

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 #761D1D Secondary #805F5C 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 #761D1D 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 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 90/100

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 67/100

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 66/100

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 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #761D1D

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People also use #761D1D 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 10.7:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #773B1D — 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 #761D1D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #761D1D;
  --color-base-rgb: 118 29 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(37.9% 0.123 25.3);
  --color-50: #FCF2F2;
  --color-100: #F8DDDD;
  --color-200: #EFBDBD;
  --color-300: #DF9090;
  --color-400: #CB6767;
  --color-500: #B04545;
  --color-600: #873B3B;
  --color-700: #602F2F;
  --color-800: #3F2222;
  --color-900: #271616;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FCF2F2',
    100: '#F8DDDD',
    200: '#EFBDBD',
    300: '#DF9090',
    400: '#CB6767',
    500: '#B04545',
    600: '#873B3B',
    700: '#602F2F',
    800: '#3F2222',
    900: '#271616',
  },
}

$base: #761D1D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF2F2;
$base-100: #F8DDDD;
$base-200: #EFBDBD;
$base-300: #DF9090;
$base-400: #CB6767;
$base-500: #B04545;
$base-600: #873B3B;
$base-700: #602F2F;
$base-800: #3F2222;
$base-900: #271616;
$base-hover: #5F1717;
$base-subtle: #E2B0B0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#761D1D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DF9090",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB6767",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B04545",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873B3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2222",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271616",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #761D1D

Color Lab

Pairs with #761D1D

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