What color is #830602?

#830602 is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(131, 6, 2), and in HSL hsl(2, 97%, 26%).

Is #830602 accessible as text?

On white, #830602 has a contrast ratio of 10.54:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.99:1 (fails). For text placed on #830602, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #830602?

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

What colors go well with #830602?

#830602 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #027E83. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #830602 below.

Is #830602 good for buttons?

#830602 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #830602 — black text only reaches 1.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #830602 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #830602 is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#830602 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #830602

Not just a swatch — here's how #830602 works with other colors. Named schemes with #830602 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #830602 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Maroon 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 #830602 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Maroon 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 #830602 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Maroon 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 #830602 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Maroon 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 #830602 Secondary #875F58 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Maroon 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 Maroon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #830602 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 93/100

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 78/100

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 64/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

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 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #830602

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People also use #830602 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 10.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4C1BF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #833102 — 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 #830602 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #830602;
  --color-base-rgb: 131 6 2;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(38.6% 0.154 29.6);
  --color-50: #FEF1F0;
  --color-100: #FDD9D8;
  --color-200: #FCB3B1;
  --color-300: #F67D79;
  --color-400: #E94E49;
  --color-500: #D02B25;
  --color-600: #9D2925;
  --color-700: #6F2320;
  --color-800: #481B19;
  --color-900: #2C1211;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  maroon: {
    50: '#FEF1F0',
    100: '#FDD9D8',
    200: '#FCB3B1',
    300: '#F67D79',
    400: '#E94E49',
    500: '#D02B25',
    600: '#9D2925',
    700: '#6F2320',
    800: '#481B19',
    900: '#2C1211',
  },
}

$base: #830602;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF1F0;
$base-100: #FDD9D8;
$base-200: #FCB3B1;
$base-300: #F67D79;
$base-400: #E94E49;
$base-500: #D02B25;
$base-600: #9D2925;
$base-700: #6F2320;
$base-800: #481B19;
$base-900: #2C1211;
$base-hover: #680502;
$base-subtle: #F09F9D;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#830602",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD9D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB3B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F67D79",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E94E49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D02B25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D2925",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F2320",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#481B19",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1211",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #830602

Color Lab

Pairs with #830602

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