What color is #83191E?

#83191E is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(131, 25, 30), and in HSL hsl(357, 68%, 31%).

Is #83191E accessible as text?

On white, #83191E has a contrast ratio of 9.89:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.12:1 (fails). For text placed on #83191E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #83191E?

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

What colors go well with #83191E?

#83191E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #19857F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #83191E below.

Is #83191E good for buttons?

#83191E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #83191E — black text only reaches 2.12:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #83191E the same as CSS darkred?

No — #83191E is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#83191E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #83191E

Not just a swatch — here's how #83191E works with other colors. Named schemes with #83191E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #83191E Secondary #B76326 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 #83191E Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 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 #83191E Secondary #7B4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

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 #83191E 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 #83191E Secondary #896461 Support #9B9186 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 #83191E 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 31/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 62/100

High

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

Naturalness 79/100

High

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

Vintage feel 55/100

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 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 75/100

High

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

Surface fit 16/100

Very low

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

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #83191E

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People also use #83191E with

Fandango Saddle Brown Teal Green Gainsboro Espresso

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 9.9:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #853819 — 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 #83191E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #83191E;
  --color-base-rgb: 131 25 30;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(40.0% 0.141 24.3);
  --color-50: #FDF2F2;
  --color-100: #F9DCDD;
  --color-200: #F2BBBD;
  --color-300: #E38C90;
  --color-400: #D16166;
  --color-500: #B63F45;
  --color-600: #8B373B;
  --color-700: #632C2F;
  --color-800: #412022;
  --color-900: #281516;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F2',
    100: '#F9DCDD',
    200: '#F2BBBD',
    300: '#E38C90',
    400: '#D16166',
    500: '#B63F45',
    600: '#8B373B',
    700: '#632C2F',
    800: '#412022',
    900: '#281516',
  },
}

$base: #83191E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF2F2;
$base-100: #F9DCDD;
$base-200: #F2BBBD;
$base-300: #E38C90;
$base-400: #D16166;
$base-500: #B63F45;
$base-600: #8B373B;
$base-700: #632C2F;
$base-800: #412022;
$base-900: #281516;
$base-hover: #6A1419;
$base-subtle: #E5AFB2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#83191E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2BBBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E38C90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D16166",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B63F45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B373B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#632C2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412022",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281516",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #83191E

Color Lab

Pairs with #83191E

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