What color is #791103?

#791103 is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(121, 17, 3), and in HSL hsl(7, 95%, 24%).

Is #791103 accessible as text?

On white, #791103 has a contrast ratio of 11.08:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.89:1 (fails). For text placed on #791103, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #791103?

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

What colors go well with #791103?

#791103 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #036A77. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #791103 below.

Is #791103 good for buttons?

#791103 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #791103 — black text only reaches 1.89:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #791103 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #791103 is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#791103 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #791103

Not just a swatch — here's how #791103 works with other colors. Named schemes with #791103 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #791103 Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD 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 #791103 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 #791103 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

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 #791103 Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #440A00

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 #791103 Secondary #805C55 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 #791103 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 64/100

High

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

Naturalness 93/100

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 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 18/100

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 #791103

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For fashion

People also use #791103 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 11.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3C4BE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #773703 — 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 #791103 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #791103;
  --color-base-rgb: 121 17 3;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(37.1% 0.139 31.4);
  --color-50: #FEF2F0;
  --color-100: #FDDCD8;
  --color-200: #FCB9B1;
  --color-300: #F5897A;
  --color-400: #E85D4A;
  --color-500: #CE3A27;
  --color-600: #9C3426;
  --color-700: #6E2A21;
  --color-800: #471F1A;
  --color-900: #2B1512;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  maroon: {
    50: '#FEF2F0',
    100: '#FDDCD8',
    200: '#FCB9B1',
    300: '#F5897A',
    400: '#E85D4A',
    500: '#CE3A27',
    600: '#9C3426',
    700: '#6E2A21',
    800: '#471F1A',
    900: '#2B1512',
  },
}

$base: #791103;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF2F0;
$base-100: #FDDCD8;
$base-200: #FCB9B1;
$base-300: #F5897A;
$base-400: #E85D4A;
$base-500: #CE3A27;
$base-600: #9C3426;
$base-700: #6E2A21;
$base-800: #471F1A;
$base-900: #2B1512;
$base-hover: #5F0D02;
$base-subtle: #EFA59B;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#791103",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF2F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDDCD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB9B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F5897A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E85D4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CE3A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9C3426",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E2A21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471F1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1512",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #791103

Color Lab

Pairs with #791103

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