What color is #81041D?

#81041D is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(129, 4, 29), and in HSL hsl(348, 94%, 26%).

Is #81041D accessible as text?

On white, #81041D has a contrast ratio of 10.67:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.97:1 (fails). For text placed on #81041D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #81041D?

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

What colors go well with #81041D?

#81041D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #048168. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #81041D below.

Is #81041D good for buttons?

#81041D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #81041D — black text only reaches 1.97:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #81041D the same as CSS maroon?

No — #81041D is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#81041D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #81041D

Not just a swatch — here's how #81041D works with other colors. Named schemes with #81041D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #81041D Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Burgundy 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 #81041D Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 Secondary #3C3833

Burgundy 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 #81041D Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

Burgundy 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 #81041D Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Burgundy 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 #81041D Secondary #865E5D Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Burgundy 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 Burgundy carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #81041D 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 89/100

Warm

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

Softness 29/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 64/100

High

Deep and grounding — anchors a layout, strong dark-mode base.

Naturalness 64/100

High

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

Vintage feel 48/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 65/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

High

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

Surface fit 15/100

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.

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People also use #81041D 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 10.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3C0CA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #811504 — 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 #81041D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #81041D;
  --color-base-rgb: 129 4 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(38.3% 0.151 20.7);
  --color-50: #FEF0F3;
  --color-100: #FDD8DF;
  --color-200: #FCB1C0;
  --color-300: #F47B93;
  --color-400: #E74B6A;
  --color-500: #CD2849;
  --color-600: #9B263E;
  --color-700: #6D2131;
  --color-800: #471A23;
  --color-900: #2B1217;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burgundy: {
    50: '#FEF0F3',
    100: '#FDD8DF',
    200: '#FCB1C0',
    300: '#F47B93',
    400: '#E74B6A',
    500: '#CD2849',
    600: '#9B263E',
    700: '#6D2131',
    800: '#471A23',
    900: '#2B1217',
  },
}

$base: #81041D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF0F3;
$base-100: #FDD8DF;
$base-200: #FCB1C0;
$base-300: #F47B93;
$base-400: #E74B6A;
$base-500: #CD2849;
$base-600: #9B263E;
$base-700: #6D2131;
$base-800: #471A23;
$base-900: #2B1217;
$base-hover: #670317;
$base-subtle: #EF9EAE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#81041D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F47B93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E74B6A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CD2849",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B263E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D2131",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1217",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #81041D

Color Lab

Pairs with #81041D

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