What color is #7D1002?

#7D1002 is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(125, 16, 2), and in HSL hsl(7, 97%, 25%).

Is #7D1002 accessible as text?

On white, #7D1002 has a contrast ratio of 10.79:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.95:1 (fails). For text placed on #7D1002, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #7D1002?

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

What colors go well with #7D1002?

#7D1002 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #026F7E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #7D1002 below.

Is #7D1002 good for buttons?

#7D1002 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #7D1002 — black text only reaches 1.95:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #7D1002 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #7D1002 is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#7D1002 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #7D1002

Not just a swatch — here's how #7D1002 works with other colors. Named schemes with #7D1002 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #7D1002 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 #7D1002 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 #7D1002 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 #7D1002 Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #470B00

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 #7D1002 Secondary #835E57 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 #7D1002 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 91/100

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 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 66/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

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

Surface fit 17/100

Very low

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

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #7D1002

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People also use #7D1002 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 10.8:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #7E3A02 — 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 #7D1002 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #7D1002;
  --color-base-rgb: 125 16 2;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(37.9% 0.144 31.3);
  --color-50: #FEF2F0;
  --color-100: #FDDCD8;
  --color-200: #FCB9B1;
  --color-300: #F68879;
  --color-400: #E95B49;
  --color-500: #D03925;
  --color-600: #9D3325;
  --color-700: #6F2920;
  --color-800: #481F19;
  --color-900: #2C1511;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  maroon: {
    50: '#FEF2F0',
    100: '#FDDCD8',
    200: '#FCB9B1',
    300: '#F68879',
    400: '#E95B49',
    500: '#D03925',
    600: '#9D3325',
    700: '#6F2920',
    800: '#481F19',
    900: '#2C1511',
  },
}

$base: #7D1002;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF2F0;
$base-100: #FDDCD8;
$base-200: #FCB9B1;
$base-300: #F68879;
$base-400: #E95B49;
$base-500: #D03925;
$base-600: #9D3325;
$base-700: #6F2920;
$base-800: #481F19;
$base-900: #2C1511;
$base-hover: #640D02;
$base-subtle: #F0A59B;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#7D1002",
            "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": "#F68879",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E95B49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D03925",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D3325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F2920",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#481F19",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1511",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #7D1002

Color Lab

Pairs with #7D1002

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