What color is #780D2D?

#780D2D is a dark, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(120, 13, 45), and in HSL hsl(342, 80%, 26%).

Is #780D2D accessible as text?

On white, #780D2D has a contrast ratio of 11.09:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.89:1 (fails). For text placed on #780D2D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #780D2D?

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

What colors go well with #780D2D?

#780D2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0D7758. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #780D2D below.

Is #780D2D good for buttons?

#780D2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #780D2D — black text only reaches 1.89:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #780D2D the same as CSS maroon?

No — #780D2D 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.

#780D2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #780D2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #780D2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #780D2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #780D2D Secondary #B8622A Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Burgundy 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 #780D2D Anchor #141210 Accent #D29D4F Secondary #322526 Surface #F3EDE3

Burgundy 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 #780D2D Secondary #7C4829 Surface #EBD9C1 Accent #444F39 Anchor #5A2230

Burgundy 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 #780D2D Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E74 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #460402

Burgundy 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 Burgundy.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #780D2D Secondary #805C60 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Burgundy 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 Burgundy carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #780D2D 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 30/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 64/100

High

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

Naturalness 52/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 51/100

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 54/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 65/100

High

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

Surface fit 19/100

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 #780D2D

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People also use #780D2D 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 11.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFC4D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #77110D — 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 #780D2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #780D2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 120 13 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(37.3% 0.139 11.5);
  --color-50: #FEF1F5;
  --color-100: #FCD9E4;
  --color-200: #F7B6C9;
  --color-300: #EB84A3;
  --color-400: #DB577F;
  --color-500: #C1345E;
  --color-600: #932F4D;
  --color-700: #68273A;
  --color-800: #441D29;
  --color-900: #29141A;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burgundy: {
    50: '#FEF1F5',
    100: '#FCD9E4',
    200: '#F7B6C9',
    300: '#EB84A3',
    400: '#DB577F',
    500: '#C1345E',
    600: '#932F4D',
    700: '#68273A',
    800: '#441D29',
    900: '#29141A',
  },
}

$base: #780D2D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF1F5;
$base-100: #FCD9E4;
$base-200: #F7B6C9;
$base-300: #EB84A3;
$base-400: #DB577F;
$base-500: #C1345E;
$base-600: #932F4D;
$base-700: #68273A;
$base-800: #441D29;
$base-900: #29141A;
$base-hover: #5F0B24;
$base-subtle: #E9A4B9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#780D2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCD9E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7B6C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EB84A3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DB577F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C1345E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#932F4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#68273A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441D29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#29141A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #780D2D

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