What color is #87121D?

#87121D is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(135, 18, 29), and in HSL hsl(354, 76%, 30%).

Is #87121D accessible as text?

On white, #87121D has a contrast ratio of 9.84:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.13:1 (fails). For text placed on #87121D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #87121D?

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

What colors go well with #87121D?

#87121D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #12877B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #87121D below.

Is #87121D good for buttons?

#87121D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #87121D — black text only reaches 2.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #87121D the same as CSS darkred?

No — #87121D is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#87121D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #87121D

Not just a swatch — here's how #87121D works with other colors. Named schemes with #87121D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #87121D Secondary #B76327 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 #87121D 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 #87121D 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 #87121D 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 #87121D Secondary #8C6461 Support #9B9187 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 #87121D 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 90/100

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 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 51/100

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 40/100

Moderate

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 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 #87121D

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People also use #87121D 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 9.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFC8CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #872D12 — 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 #87121D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #87121D;
  --color-base-rgb: 135 18 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(40.3% 0.150 23.4);
  --color-50: #FEF1F2;
  --color-100: #FBDADD;
  --color-200: #F5B7BD;
  --color-300: #E98790;
  --color-400: #D85A67;
  --color-500: #BD3745;
  --color-600: #90323B;
  --color-700: #66292F;
  --color-800: #431E22;
  --color-900: #291416;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FEF1F2',
    100: '#FBDADD',
    200: '#F5B7BD',
    300: '#E98790',
    400: '#D85A67',
    500: '#BD3745',
    600: '#90323B',
    700: '#66292F',
    800: '#431E22',
    900: '#291416',
  },
}

$base: #87121D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF1F2;
$base-100: #FBDADD;
$base-200: #F5B7BD;
$base-300: #E98790;
$base-400: #D85A67;
$base-500: #BD3745;
$base-600: #90323B;
$base-700: #66292F;
$base-800: #431E22;
$base-900: #291416;
$base-hover: #6C0F18;
$base-subtle: #E8ABB1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#87121D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDADD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5B7BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E98790",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D85A67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BD3745",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#90323B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#66292F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#431E22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291416",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #87121D

Color Lab

Pairs with #87121D

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