What color is #8B2323?

#8B2323 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(139, 35, 35), and in HSL hsl(0, 60%, 34%).

Is #8B2323 accessible as text?

On white, #8B2323 has a contrast ratio of 8.89:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.36:1 (fails). For text placed on #8B2323, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8B2323?

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

What colors go well with #8B2323?

#8B2323 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #238B8B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8B2323 below.

Is #8B2323 good for buttons?

#8B2323 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #8B2323 — black text only reaches 2.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8B2323 the same as CSS darkred?

No — #8B2323 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.

#8B2323 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8B2323

Not just a swatch — here's how #8B2323 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8B2323 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8B2323 Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Burnt Umber 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 #8B2323 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Burnt Umber 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 #8B2323 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Burnt Umber 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 #8B2323 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Burnt Umber 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 #8B2323 Secondary #916B67 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Burnt Umber 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 Burnt Umber carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #8B2323 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 88/100

Warm

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

Softness 33/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 59/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 62/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 83/100

Very 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 #8B2323

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People also use #8B2323 with

Fandango Raw Umber Dark Cyan 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 8.9:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #8B4523 — 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 #8B2323 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8B2323;
  --color-base-rgb: 139 35 35;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(42.5% 0.140 25.4);
  --color-50: #FCF2F2;
  --color-100: #F8DEDE;
  --color-200: #EFBEBE;
  --color-300: #DE9191;
  --color-400: #CB6767;
  --color-500: #AF4646;
  --color-600: #863C3C;
  --color-700: #602F2F;
  --color-800: #3F2222;
  --color-900: #271616;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burnt-umber: {
    50: '#FCF2F2',
    100: '#F8DEDE',
    200: '#EFBEBE',
    300: '#DE9191',
    400: '#CB6767',
    500: '#AF4646',
    600: '#863C3C',
    700: '#602F2F',
    800: '#3F2222',
    900: '#271616',
  },
}

$base: #8B2323;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF2F2;
$base-100: #F8DEDE;
$base-200: #EFBEBE;
$base-300: #DE9191;
$base-400: #CB6767;
$base-500: #AF4646;
$base-600: #863C3C;
$base-700: #602F2F;
$base-800: #3F2222;
$base-900: #271616;
$base-hover: #6F1C1C;
$base-subtle: #E4B5B5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8B2323",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DEDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBEBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DE9191",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB6767",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF4646",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#863C3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2222",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271616",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8B2323

Color Lab

Pairs with #8B2323

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