What color is #792E2D?

#792E2D is a dark reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(121, 46, 45), and in HSL hsl(1, 46%, 33%).

Is #792E2D accessible as text?

On white, #792E2D has a contrast ratio of 9.37:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.24:1 (fails). For text placed on #792E2D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #792E2D?

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

What colors go well with #792E2D?

#792E2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2D7A7B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #792E2D below.

Is #792E2D good for buttons?

#792E2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #792E2D — black text only reaches 2.24:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #792E2D the same as CSS maroon?

No — #792E2D 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.

#792E2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #792E2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #792E2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #792E2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #792E2D 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 #792E2D Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #979664 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 #792E2D 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 #792E2D 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 #792E2D Secondary #866967 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 #792E2D 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 35/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 59/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 70/100

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 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #792E2D 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 #E8D2D2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7B492D — 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 #792E2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #792E2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 121 46 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(40.9% 0.106 23.7);
  --color-50: #FBF4F3;
  --color-100: #F5E1E1;
  --color-200: #E9C4C4;
  --color-300: #D59B9A;
  --color-400: #BF7473;
  --color-500: #A35352;
  --color-600: #7E4544;
  --color-700: #5A3535;
  --color-800: #3C2625;
  --color-900: #251918;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  garnet: {
    50: '#FBF4F3',
    100: '#F5E1E1',
    200: '#E9C4C4',
    300: '#D59B9A',
    400: '#BF7473',
    500: '#A35352',
    600: '#7E4544',
    700: '#5A3535',
    800: '#3C2625',
    900: '#251918',
  },
}

$base: #792E2D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF4F3;
$base-100: #F5E1E1;
$base-200: #E9C4C4;
$base-300: #D59B9A;
$base-400: #BF7473;
$base-500: #A35352;
$base-600: #7E4544;
$base-700: #5A3535;
$base-800: #3C2625;
$base-900: #251918;
$base-hover: #622524;
$base-subtle: #DEBABA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#792E2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C4C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59B9A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF7473",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A35352",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E4544",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3535",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2625",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251918",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #792E2D

Color Lab

Pairs with #792E2D

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