What color is #8D1111?

#8D1111 is a dark, vivid reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(141, 17, 17), and in HSL hsl(0, 78%, 31%).

Is #8D1111 accessible as text?

On white, #8D1111 has a contrast ratio of 9.46:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.22:1 (fails). For text placed on #8D1111, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8D1111?

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

What colors go well with #8D1111?

#8D1111 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #118D8D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8D1111 below.

Is #8D1111 good for buttons?

#8D1111 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #8D1111 — black text only reaches 2.22:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8D1111 the same as CSS darkred?

No — #8D1111 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.

#8D1111 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8D1111

Not just a swatch — here's how #8D1111 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8D1111 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8D1111 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Sangria 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 #8D1111 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Sangria 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 #8D1111 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Sangria 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 #8D1111 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2E

Sangria 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 #8D1111 Secondary #906661 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Sangria 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 Sangria carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #8D1111 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 31/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 61/100

High

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

Naturalness 72/100

High

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 62/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 78/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 13/100

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 #8D1111

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People also use #8D1111 with

Fandango Brown 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 9.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0C8C8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8D3A11 — 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 #8D1111 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8D1111;
  --color-base-rgb: 141 17 17;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(41.3% 0.157 27.7);
  --color-50: #FEF1F1;
  --color-100: #FBDADA;
  --color-200: #F6B6B6;
  --color-300: #EA8585;
  --color-400: #DA5858;
  --color-500: #BF3636;
  --color-600: #913030;
  --color-700: #672828;
  --color-800: #431E1E;
  --color-900: #291414;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sangria: {
    50: '#FEF1F1',
    100: '#FBDADA',
    200: '#F6B6B6',
    300: '#EA8585',
    400: '#DA5858',
    500: '#BF3636',
    600: '#913030',
    700: '#672828',
    800: '#431E1E',
    900: '#291414',
  },
}

$base: #8D1111;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF1F1;
$base-100: #FBDADA;
$base-200: #F6B6B6;
$base-300: #EA8585;
$base-400: #DA5858;
$base-500: #BF3636;
$base-600: #913030;
$base-700: #672828;
$base-800: #431E1E;
$base-900: #291414;
$base-hover: #710E0E;
$base-subtle: #EAABAB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8D1111",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDADA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6B6B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EA8585",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA5858",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BF3636",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#913030",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#672828",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#431E1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291414",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8D1111

Color Lab

Pairs with #8D1111

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