What color is #76232F?

#76232F is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(118, 35, 47), and in HSL hsl(351, 54%, 30%).

Is #76232F accessible as text?

On white, #76232F has a contrast ratio of 10.24:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.05:1 (fails). For text placed on #76232F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #76232F?

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

What colors go well with #76232F?

#76232F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #237669. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #76232F below.

Is #76232F good for buttons?

#76232F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #76232F — black text only reaches 2.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #76232F the same as CSS maroon?

No — #76232F is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#76232F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #76232F

Not just a swatch — here's how #76232F works with other colors. Named schemes with #76232F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #76232F Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Wine 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 #76232F Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #989664 Secondary #3C3833

Wine 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 #76232F Secondary #7C4829 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

Wine 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 #76232F Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2038 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Wine 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 #76232F Secondary #816264 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Wine 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 Wine Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #76232F 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 33/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 62/100

High

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 69/100

High

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

Vintage feel 63/100

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 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

High

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

Surface fit 25/100

Low

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

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 10.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9CDD2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #763223 — 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 #76232F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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Poster

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:root {
  --color-base: #76232F;
  --color-base-rgb: 118 35 47;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(38.9% 0.115 16.0);
  --color-50: #FCF3F4;
  --color-100: #F6DFE2;
  --color-200: #ECC0C7;
  --color-300: #DA959F;
  --color-400: #C66C7A;
  --color-500: #AA4B59;
  --color-600: #833F49;
  --color-700: #5D3238;
  --color-800: #3D2327;
  --color-900: #261719;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wine-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F4',
    100: '#F6DFE2',
    200: '#ECC0C7',
    300: '#DA959F',
    400: '#C66C7A',
    500: '#AA4B59',
    600: '#833F49',
    700: '#5D3238',
    800: '#3D2327',
    900: '#261719',
  },
}

$base: #76232F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF3F4;
$base-100: #F6DFE2;
$base-200: #ECC0C7;
$base-300: #DA959F;
$base-400: #C66C7A;
$base-500: #AA4B59;
$base-600: #833F49;
$base-700: #5D3238;
$base-800: #3D2327;
$base-900: #261719;
$base-hover: #5E1C26;
$base-subtle: #DFB3BA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#76232F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC0C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA959F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C66C7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA4B59",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#833F49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3238",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2327",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261719",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #76232F

Color Lab

Pairs with #76232F

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