What color is #792D35?

#792D35 is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(121, 45, 53), and in HSL hsl(354, 46%, 33%).

Is #792D35 accessible as text?

On white, #792D35 has a contrast ratio of 9.38:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.24:1 (fails). For text placed on #792D35, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #792D35?

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

What colors go well with #792D35?

#792D35 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2D7B73. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #792D35 below.

Is #792D35 good for buttons?

#792D35 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #792D35 — black text only reaches 2.24:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #792D35 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #792D35 is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#792D35 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #792D35

Not just a swatch — here's how #792D35 works with other colors. Named schemes with #792D35 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #792D35 Secondary #B86228 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 #792D35 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 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 #792D35 Secondary #7C4828 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 #792D35 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 #792D35 Secondary #866969 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 #792D35 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 76/100

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 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 69/100

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 29/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 74/100

High

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

Surface fit 26/100

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.

Pairs with #792D35

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People also use #792D35 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 9.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8D2D4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7B402D — 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 #792D35 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: #792D35;
  --color-base-rgb: 121 45 53;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(40.9% 0.106 16.8);
  --color-50: #FBF3F4;
  --color-100: #F5E1E3;
  --color-200: #E9C4C7;
  --color-300: #D59AA0;
  --color-400: #BF737B;
  --color-500: #A3525A;
  --color-600: #7E444A;
  --color-700: #5A3539;
  --color-800: #3C2528;
  --color-900: #25181A;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wine-red: {
    50: '#FBF3F4',
    100: '#F5E1E3',
    200: '#E9C4C7',
    300: '#D59AA0',
    400: '#BF737B',
    500: '#A3525A',
    600: '#7E444A',
    700: '#5A3539',
    800: '#3C2528',
    900: '#25181A',
  },
}

$base: #792D35;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF3F4;
$base-100: #F5E1E3;
$base-200: #E9C4C7;
$base-300: #D59AA0;
$base-400: #BF737B;
$base-500: #A3525A;
$base-600: #7E444A;
$base-700: #5A3539;
$base-800: #3C2528;
$base-900: #25181A;
$base-hover: #62242B;
$base-subtle: #DEBABD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#792D35",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C4C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59AA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF737B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A3525A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E444A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3539",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2528",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #792D35

Color Lab

Pairs with #792D35

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