What color is #861104?

#861104 is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(134, 17, 4), and in HSL hsl(6, 94%, 27%).

Is #861104 accessible as text?

On white, #861104 has a contrast ratio of 10.02:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.10:1 (fails). For text placed on #861104, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #861104?

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

What colors go well with #861104?

#861104 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #047986. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #861104 below.

Is #861104 good for buttons?

#861104 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #861104 — black text only reaches 2.10:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #861104 the same as CSS darkred?

No — #861104 is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#861104 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #861104

Not just a swatch — here's how #861104 works with other colors. Named schemes with #861104 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #861104 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dark 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 #861104 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969665 Secondary #3B3833

Dark 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 #861104 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Dark 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 #861104 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Dark 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 #861104 Secondary #8A635B Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dark 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 Dark Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #861104 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 30/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 62/100

High

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

Naturalness 82/100

Very 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 63/100

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 74/100

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 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #861104

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People also use #861104 with

Cranberry Brown Teal Blue 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 10.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3C6C1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #863C04 — 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 #861104 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #861104;
  --color-base-rgb: 134 17 4;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(39.8% 0.152 30.7);
  --color-50: #FEF2F0;
  --color-100: #FDDCD8;
  --color-200: #FCB8B1;
  --color-300: #F4877B;
  --color-400: #E75B4B;
  --color-500: #CD3828;
  --color-600: #9B3226;
  --color-700: #6D2921;
  --color-800: #471E1A;
  --color-900: #2B1412;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-red: {
    50: '#FEF2F0',
    100: '#FDDCD8',
    200: '#FCB8B1',
    300: '#F4877B',
    400: '#E75B4B',
    500: '#CD3828',
    600: '#9B3226',
    700: '#6D2921',
    800: '#471E1A',
    900: '#2B1412',
  },
}

$base: #861104;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF2F0;
$base-100: #FDDCD8;
$base-200: #FCB8B1;
$base-300: #F4877B;
$base-400: #E75B4B;
$base-500: #CD3828;
$base-600: #9B3226;
$base-700: #6D2921;
$base-800: #471E1A;
$base-900: #2B1412;
$base-hover: #6B0E03;
$base-subtle: #EFA79F;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#861104",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF2F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDDCD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB8B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F4877B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E75B4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CD3828",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B3226",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D2921",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471E1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1412",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #861104

Color Lab

Pairs with #861104

UI roles & guardrails

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