What color is #802422?

#802422 is a dark reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(128, 36, 34), and in HSL hsl(1, 58%, 32%).

Is #802422 accessible as text?

On white, #802422 has a contrast ratio of 9.57:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.19:1 (fails). For text placed on #802422, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #802422?

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

What colors go well with #802422?

#802422 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #227F81. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #802422 below.

Is #802422 good for buttons?

#802422 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #802422 — black text only reaches 2.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #802422 the same as CSS darkred?

No — #802422 is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) 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.

#802422 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #802422

Not just a swatch — here's how #802422 works with other colors. Named schemes with #802422 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #802422 Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 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 #802422 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

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 #802422 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 #802422 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2E

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 #802422 Secondary #896763 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 #802422 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 84/100

Warm

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

Softness 33/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 60/100

High

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

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 61/100

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 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 76/100

High

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

Surface fit 20/100

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 #802422

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People also use #802422 with

Cranberry Raw Umber Teal 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 9.6:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #814322 — 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 #802422 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #802422;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 36 34;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(40.6% 0.127 25.9);
  --color-50: #FCF3F2;
  --color-100: #F7DFDE;
  --color-200: #EEBFBF;
  --color-300: #DD9392;
  --color-400: #C96B69;
  --color-500: #AD4947;
  --color-600: #853E3D;
  --color-700: #5F3130;
  --color-800: #3E2323;
  --color-900: #261717;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F2',
    100: '#F7DFDE',
    200: '#EEBFBF',
    300: '#DD9392',
    400: '#C96B69',
    500: '#AD4947',
    600: '#853E3D',
    700: '#5F3130',
    800: '#3E2323',
    900: '#261717',
  },
}

$base: #802422;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF3F2;
$base-100: #F7DFDE;
$base-200: #EEBFBF;
$base-300: #DD9392;
$base-400: #C96B69;
$base-500: #AD4947;
$base-600: #853E3D;
$base-700: #5F3130;
$base-800: #3E2323;
$base-900: #261717;
$base-hover: #671D1B;
$base-subtle: #E2B5B4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#802422",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DFDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEBFBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DD9392",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C96B69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD4947",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#853E3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3130",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2323",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261717",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #802422

Color Lab

Pairs with #802422

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