What color is #8D170F?

#8D170F is a dark, vivid reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(141, 23, 15), and in HSL hsl(4, 81%, 31%).

Is #8D170F accessible as text?

On white, #8D170F has a contrast ratio of 9.28:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.26:1 (fails). For text placed on #8D170F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8D170F?

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

What colors go well with #8D170F?

#8D170F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0F878F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8D170F below.

Is #8D170F good for buttons?

#8D170F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #8D170F — black text only reaches 2.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8D170F the same as CSS darkred?

No — #8D170F 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.

#8D170F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8D170F

Not just a swatch — here's how #8D170F works with other colors. Named schemes with #8D170F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8D170F 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 #8D170F 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 #8D170F 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 #8D170F Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

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 #8D170F Secondary #906861 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 #8D170F 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 60/100

High

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

Naturalness 78/100

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 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 79/100

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.

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People also use #8D170F 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 9.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0CAC7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8F420F — 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 #8D170F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8D170F;
  --color-base-rgb: 141 23 15;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(41.6% 0.154 29.4);
  --color-50: #FEF1F1;
  --color-100: #FCDBD9;
  --color-200: #F7BAB5;
  --color-300: #EC8A83;
  --color-400: #DC5F56;
  --color-500: #C23D33;
  --color-600: #93352E;
  --color-700: #682B27;
  --color-800: #44201D;
  --color-900: #2A1514;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sangria: {
    50: '#FEF1F1',
    100: '#FCDBD9',
    200: '#F7BAB5',
    300: '#EC8A83',
    400: '#DC5F56',
    500: '#C23D33',
    600: '#93352E',
    700: '#682B27',
    800: '#44201D',
    900: '#2A1514',
  },
}

$base: #8D170F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF1F1;
$base-100: #FCDBD9;
$base-200: #F7BAB5;
$base-300: #EC8A83;
$base-400: #DC5F56;
$base-500: #C23D33;
$base-600: #93352E;
$base-700: #682B27;
$base-800: #44201D;
$base-900: #2A1514;
$base-hover: #72130C;
$base-subtle: #EBAEAA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8D170F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCDBD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7BAB5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EC8A83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DC5F56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C23D33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#93352E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#682B27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44201D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1514",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8D170F

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Pairs with #8D170F

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