What color is #872003?

#872003 is a dark, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(135, 32, 3), and in HSL hsl(13, 96%, 27%).

Is #872003 accessible as text?

On white, #872003 has a contrast ratio of 9.38:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.24:1 (fails). For text placed on #872003, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #872003?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-900 (#7E2A0C).

What colors go well with #872003?

#872003 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #036A87. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #872003 below.

Is #872003 good for buttons?

#872003 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #872003 — black text only reaches 2.24:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #872003 the same as CSS darkred?

No — #872003 is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) 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.

#872003 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #872003

Not just a swatch — here's how #872003 works with other colors. Named schemes with #872003 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #872003 Secondary #B76323 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #872003 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #959665 Secondary #3B3833

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 #872003 Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A Anchor #5A222D

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 #872003 Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

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 #872003 Secondary #8D685F 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 #872003 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 91/100

Warm

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

Softness 32/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 60/100

High

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

Naturalness 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

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 79/100

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 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #872003

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People also use #872003 with

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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 9.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4CBC0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #874B03 — 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 #872003 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #872003;
  --color-base-rgb: 135 32 3;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(41.2% 0.143 34.7);
  --color-50: #FEF3F0;
  --color-100: #FDE0D8;
  --color-200: #FCC1B1;
  --color-300: #F6947A;
  --color-400: #E86C4A;
  --color-500: #CF4B26;
  --color-600: #9D3F25;
  --color-700: #6E3121;
  --color-800: #482319;
  --color-900: #2C1712;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FEF3F0',
    100: '#FDE0D8',
    200: '#FCC1B1',
    300: '#F6947A',
    400: '#E86C4A',
    500: '#CF4B26',
    600: '#9D3F25',
    700: '#6E3121',
    800: '#482319',
    900: '#2C1712',
  },
}

$base: #872003;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF3F0;
$base-100: #FDE0D8;
$base-200: #FCC1B1;
$base-300: #F6947A;
$base-400: #E86C4A;
$base-500: #CF4B26;
$base-600: #9D3F25;
$base-700: #6E3121;
$base-800: #482319;
$base-900: #2C1712;
$base-hover: #6C1902;
$base-subtle: #F0B09E;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#872003",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE0D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCC1B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F6947A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E86C4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CF4B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D3F25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E3121",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#482319",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1712",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #872003

Color Lab

Pairs with #872003

UI roles & guardrails

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