What color is #772F2C?

#772F2C is a dark reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(119, 47, 44), and in HSL hsl(2, 46%, 32%).

Is #772F2C accessible as text?

On white, #772F2C has a contrast ratio of 9.43:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.23:1 (fails). For text placed on #772F2C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #772F2C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-900 (#7E2A0C).

What colors go well with #772F2C?

#772F2C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2C7577. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #772F2C below.

Is #772F2C good for buttons?

#772F2C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #772F2C — black text only reaches 2.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #772F2C the same as CSS maroon?

No — #772F2C 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.

#772F2C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #772F2C

Not just a swatch — here's how #772F2C works with other colors. Named schemes with #772F2C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #772F2C Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Garnet 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 #772F2C Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Garnet 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 #772F2C Secondary #7B4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Garnet 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 #772F2C Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Garnet 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 #772F2C Secondary #846966 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Garnet 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 Garnet carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #772F2C 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 35/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 59/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 72/100

High

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

Luxury 65/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 72/100

High

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

Surface fit 28/100

Low

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

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #772F2C with

Cranberry Coffee Myrtle 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 9.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8D2D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #77482C — 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 #772F2C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #772F2C;
  --color-base-rgb: 119 47 44;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(40.6% 0.102 25.0);
  --color-50: #FBF4F3;
  --color-100: #F5E1E1;
  --color-200: #E9C5C4;
  --color-300: #D59C9A;
  --color-400: #BF7573;
  --color-500: #A35552;
  --color-600: #7E4644;
  --color-700: #5A3635;
  --color-800: #3C2625;
  --color-900: #251918;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  garnet: {
    50: '#FBF4F3',
    100: '#F5E1E1',
    200: '#E9C5C4',
    300: '#D59C9A',
    400: '#BF7573',
    500: '#A35552',
    600: '#7E4644',
    700: '#5A3635',
    800: '#3C2625',
    900: '#251918',
  },
}

$base: #772F2C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF4F3;
$base-100: #F5E1E1;
$base-200: #E9C5C4;
$base-300: #D59C9A;
$base-400: #BF7573;
$base-500: #A35552;
$base-600: #7E4644;
$base-700: #5A3635;
$base-800: #3C2625;
$base-900: #251918;
$base-hover: #5F2523;
$base-subtle: #DDBAB9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#772F2C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C5C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59C9A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF7573",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A35552",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E4644",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3635",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2625",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251918",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #772F2C

Color Lab

Pairs with #772F2C

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