What color is #830D21?

#830D21 is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(131, 13, 33), and in HSL hsl(350, 82%, 28%).

Is #830D21 accessible as text?

On white, #830D21 has a contrast ratio of 10.27:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.04:1 (fails). For text placed on #830D21, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #830D21?

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

What colors go well with #830D21?

#830D21 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0D826E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #830D21 below.

Is #830D21 good for buttons?

#830D21 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #830D21 — black text only reaches 2.04:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #830D21 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #830D21 is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#830D21 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #830D21

Not just a swatch — here's how #830D21 works with other colors. Named schemes with #830D21 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #830D21 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 #830D21 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 #830D21 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 #830D21 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 #830D21 Secondary #886160 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 #830D21 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 88/100

Warm

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

Softness 30/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 63/100

High

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

Naturalness 65/100

High

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

Vintage feel 50/100

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 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 72/100

High

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

Surface fit 14/100

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.

Pairs with #830D21

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People also use #830D21 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 10.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0C5CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #82200D — 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 #830D21 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #830D21;
  --color-base-rgb: 131 13 33;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(39.2% 0.148 20.3);
  --color-50: #FEF0F3;
  --color-100: #FCD9DF;
  --color-200: #F8B5C0;
  --color-300: #ED8394;
  --color-400: #DD556C;
  --color-500: #C3324A;
  --color-600: #942E3F;
  --color-700: #692631;
  --color-800: #441D23;
  --color-900: #2A1417;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burgundy: {
    50: '#FEF0F3',
    100: '#FCD9DF',
    200: '#F8B5C0',
    300: '#ED8394',
    400: '#DD556C',
    500: '#C3324A',
    600: '#942E3F',
    700: '#692631',
    800: '#441D23',
    900: '#2A1417',
  },
}

$base: #830D21;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF0F3;
$base-100: #FCD9DF;
$base-200: #F8B5C0;
$base-300: #ED8394;
$base-400: #DD556C;
$base-500: #C3324A;
$base-600: #942E3F;
$base-700: #692631;
$base-800: #441D23;
$base-900: #2A1417;
$base-hover: #680A1A;
$base-subtle: #EAA6B1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#830D21",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCD9DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8B5C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ED8394",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DD556C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C3324A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#942E3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#692631",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441D23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1417",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #830D21

Color Lab

Pairs with #830D21

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