What color is #86192D?

#86192D is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(134, 25, 45), and in HSL hsl(349, 69%, 31%).

Is #86192D accessible as text?

On white, #86192D has a contrast ratio of 9.59:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.19:1 (fails). For text placed on #86192D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #86192D?

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

What colors go well with #86192D?

#86192D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #198672. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #86192D below.

Is #86192D good for buttons?

#86192D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #86192D — black text only reaches 2.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #86192D the same as CSS darkred?

No — #86192D is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#86192D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #86192D

Not just a swatch — here's how #86192D works with other colors. Named schemes with #86192D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #86192D Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD 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 #86192D Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 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 #86192D Secondary #7C4828 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

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 #86192D Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2038 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 #86192D Secondary #8C6667 Support #9B9087 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 #86192D 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 32/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 61/100

High

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

Naturalness 62/100

High

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

Vintage feel 54/100

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 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 77/100

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 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #86192D

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #86192D 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 9.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDCAD1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #862919 — 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 #86192D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #86192D;
  --color-base-rgb: 134 25 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(40.8% 0.143 16.8);
  --color-50: #FDF2F4;
  --color-100: #F9DCE1;
  --color-200: #F2BAC4;
  --color-300: #E48B9B;
  --color-400: #D26075;
  --color-500: #B73E54;
  --color-600: #8C3646;
  --color-700: #632C36;
  --color-800: #412026;
  --color-900: #281519;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F4',
    100: '#F9DCE1',
    200: '#F2BAC4',
    300: '#E48B9B',
    400: '#D26075',
    500: '#B73E54',
    600: '#8C3646',
    700: '#632C36',
    800: '#412026',
    900: '#281519',
  },
}

$base: #86192D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF2F4;
$base-100: #F9DCE1;
$base-200: #F2BAC4;
$base-300: #E48B9B;
$base-400: #D26075;
$base-500: #B73E54;
$base-600: #8C3646;
$base-700: #632C36;
$base-800: #412026;
$base-900: #281519;
$base-hover: #6B1424;
$base-subtle: #E6AFB9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#86192D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2BAC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E48B9B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D26075",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B73E54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C3646",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#632C36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412026",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281519",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #86192D

Color Lab

Pairs with #86192D

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