What color is #7D2014?

#7D2014 is a dark, vivid reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(125, 32, 20), and in HSL hsl(7, 72%, 28%).

Is #7D2014 accessible as text?

On white, #7D2014 has a contrast ratio of 10.05:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.09:1 (fails). For text placed on #7D2014, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #7D2014?

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

What colors go well with #7D2014?

#7D2014 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #146F7B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #7D2014 below.

Is #7D2014 good for buttons?

#7D2014 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #7D2014 — black text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #7D2014 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #7D2014 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.

#7D2014 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #7D2014

Not just a swatch — here's how #7D2014 works with other colors. Named schemes with #7D2014 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #7D2014 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Falu 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 #7D2014 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969665 Secondary #3B3833

Falu 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 #7D2014 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Falu 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 #7D2014 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Falu 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 #7D2014 Secondary #85635D Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Falu 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 Falu Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #7D2014 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 32/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 62/100

High

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

Naturalness 99/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 65/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 72/100

High

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

Surface fit 20/100

Very low

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #7D2014

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People also use #7D2014 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 10.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDCCC7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7B4214 — 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 #7D2014 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #7D2014;
  --color-base-rgb: 125 32 20;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(39.4% 0.130 30.8);
  --color-50: #FDF3F1;
  --color-100: #FADFDB;
  --color-200: #F3C0B9;
  --color-300: #E69489;
  --color-400: #D56B5D;
  --color-500: #BA4A3B;
  --color-600: #8E3F34;
  --color-700: #64312A;
  --color-800: #42231F;
  --color-900: #281715;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FDF3F1',
    100: '#FADFDB',
    200: '#F3C0B9',
    300: '#E69489',
    400: '#D56B5D',
    500: '#BA4A3B',
    600: '#8E3F34',
    700: '#64312A',
    800: '#42231F',
    900: '#281715',
  },
}

$base: #7D2014;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF3F1;
$base-100: #FADFDB;
$base-200: #F3C0B9;
$base-300: #E69489;
$base-400: #D56B5D;
$base-500: #BA4A3B;
$base-600: #8E3F34;
$base-700: #64312A;
$base-800: #42231F;
$base-900: #281715;
$base-hover: #621A10;
$base-subtle: #E6B1AA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#7D2014",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF3F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADFDB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3C0B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E69489",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D56B5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA4A3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E3F34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64312A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42231F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281715",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #7D2014

Color Lab

Pairs with #7D2014

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