What color is #852F40?

#852F40 is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(133, 47, 64), and in HSL hsl(348, 48%, 35%).

Is #852F40 accessible as text?

On white, #852F40 has a contrast ratio of 8.47:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.48:1 (fails). For text placed on #852F40, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #852F40?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-900 (#8B0836).

What colors go well with #852F40?

#852F40 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E8473. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #852F40 below.

Is #852F40 good for buttons?

#852F40 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #852F40 — black text only reaches 2.48:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #852F40 the same as CSS brown?

No — #852F40 is not the CSS named color brown, but brown (#A52A2A) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#852F40 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #852F40

Not just a swatch — here's how #852F40 works with other colors. Named schemes with #852F40 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #852F40 Secondary #B8622A Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Cordovan 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 #852F40 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989564 Secondary #3C3833

Cordovan 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 #852F40 Secondary #7C4829 Surface #EBD9C1 Accent #444F39 Anchor #5A2230

Cordovan 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 #852F40 Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2038 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Cordovan 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 #852F40 Secondary #8F6F72 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Cordovan 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 Cordovan carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #852F40 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 36/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 57/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 57/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 66/100

High

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

Luxury 63/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 84/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 21/100

Low

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

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #852F40

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #852F40 with

Fandango Russet Viridian Gainsboro Taupe

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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9D2D7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #843A2E — 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 #852F40 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #852F40;
  --color-base-rgb: 133 47 64;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(43.5% 0.118 11.5);
  --color-50: #FBF3F5;
  --color-100: #F5E0E4;
  --color-200: #EAC3CA;
  --color-300: #D799A5;
  --color-400: #C17181;
  --color-500: #A55061;
  --color-600: #7F434F;
  --color-700: #5B343C;
  --color-800: #3C252A;
  --color-900: #25181B;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cordovan: {
    50: '#FBF3F5',
    100: '#F5E0E4',
    200: '#EAC3CA',
    300: '#D799A5',
    400: '#C17181',
    500: '#A55061',
    600: '#7F434F',
    700: '#5B343C',
    800: '#3C252A',
    900: '#25181B',
  },
}

$base: #852F40;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF3F5;
$base-100: #F5E0E4;
$base-200: #EAC3CA;
$base-300: #D799A5;
$base-400: #C17181;
$base-500: #A55061;
$base-600: #7F434F;
$base-700: #5B343C;
$base-800: #3C252A;
$base-900: #25181B;
$base-hover: #6A2533;
$base-subtle: #DFBBC2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#852F40",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC3CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D799A5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C17181",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A55061",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F434F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B343C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C252A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}