What color is #802F35?

#802F35 is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(128, 47, 53), and in HSL hsl(356, 46%, 34%).

Is #802F35 accessible as text?

On white, #802F35 has a contrast ratio of 8.84:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.38:1 (fails). For text placed on #802F35, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #802F35?

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

What colors go well with #802F35?

#802F35 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2F7F79. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #802F35 below.

Is #802F35 good for buttons?

#802F35 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #802F35 — black text only reaches 2.38:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #802F35 the same as CSS darkred?

No — #802F35 is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#802F35 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #802F35

Not just a swatch — here's how #802F35 works with other colors. Named schemes with #802F35 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #802F35 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 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 #802F35 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 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 #802F35 Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

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 #802F35 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2038 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 #802F35 Secondary #8B6D6C Support #9B9087 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 #802F35 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 36/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 58/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 69/100

High

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

Luxury 64/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 80/100

High

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

Surface fit 23/100

Low

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

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #802F35 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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8D2D4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7F442F — 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 #802F35 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #802F35;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 47 53;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(42.3% 0.112 18.9);
  --color-50: #FBF3F4;
  --color-100: #F5E1E2;
  --color-200: #E9C4C6;
  --color-300: #D59A9E;
  --color-400: #BF7378;
  --color-500: #A35257;
  --color-600: #7E4448;
  --color-700: #5A3537;
  --color-800: #3C2527;
  --color-900: #251819;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  garnet: {
    50: '#FBF3F4',
    100: '#F5E1E2',
    200: '#E9C4C6',
    300: '#D59A9E',
    400: '#BF7378',
    500: '#A35257',
    600: '#7E4448',
    700: '#5A3537',
    800: '#3C2527',
    900: '#251819',
  },
}

$base: #802F35;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF3F4;
$base-100: #F5E1E2;
$base-200: #E9C4C6;
$base-300: #D59A9E;
$base-400: #BF7378;
$base-500: #A35257;
$base-600: #7E4448;
$base-700: #5A3537;
$base-800: #3C2527;
$base-900: #251819;
$base-hover: #65252A;
$base-subtle: #DEBBBD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#802F35",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C4C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59A9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF7378",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A35257",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E4448",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3537",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2527",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251819",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #802F35

Color Lab

Pairs with #802F35

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