What color is #80282D?

#80282D is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(128, 40, 45), and in HSL hsl(357, 52%, 33%).

Is #80282D accessible as text?

On white, #80282D has a contrast ratio of 9.30:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.26:1 (fails). For text placed on #80282D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #80282D?

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

What colors go well with #80282D?

#80282D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #28807C. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #80282D below.

Is #80282D good for buttons?

#80282D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #80282D — black text only reaches 2.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #80282D the same as CSS darkred?

No — #80282D is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#80282D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #80282D

Not just a swatch — here's how #80282D works with other colors. Named schemes with #80282D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #80282D Secondary #B76327 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 #80282D Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 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 #80282D Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222F

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 #80282D Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 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 #80282D Secondary #8A6968 Support #9B9087 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 #80282D 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 34/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 59/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 81/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 64/100

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 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 78/100

High

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

Surface fit 21/100

Low

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

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #80282D

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People also use #80282D 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 9.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAD0D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #804128 — 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 #80282D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #80282D;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 40 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(41.3% 0.121 21.0);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F6DFE1;
  --color-200: #EBC1C3;
  --color-300: #D99699;
  --color-400: #C46E72;
  --color-500: #A84D51;
  --color-600: #814144;
  --color-700: #5C3235;
  --color-800: #3D2425;
  --color-900: #261818;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F6DFE1',
    200: '#EBC1C3',
    300: '#D99699',
    400: '#C46E72',
    500: '#A84D51',
    600: '#814144',
    700: '#5C3235',
    800: '#3D2425',
    900: '#261818',
  },
}

$base: #80282D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F6DFE1;
$base-200: #EBC1C3;
$base-300: #D99699;
$base-400: #C46E72;
$base-500: #A84D51;
$base-600: #814144;
$base-700: #5C3235;
$base-800: #3D2425;
$base-900: #261818;
$base-hover: #662024;
$base-subtle: #E0B7BA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#80282D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC1C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D99699",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C46E72",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A84D51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814144",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3235",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2425",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261818",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #80282D

Color Lab

Pairs with #80282D

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