What color is #90171E?

#90171E is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(144, 23, 30), and in HSL hsl(357, 72%, 33%).

Is #90171E accessible as text?

On white, #90171E has a contrast ratio of 9.02:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.33:1 (fails). For text placed on #90171E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #90171E?

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

What colors go well with #90171E?

#90171E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #18918B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #90171E below.

Is #90171E good for buttons?

#90171E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #90171E — black text only reaches 2.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #90171E the same as CSS darkred?

No — #90171E is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#90171E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #90171E

Not just a swatch — here's how #90171E works with other colors. Named schemes with #90171E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #90171E Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Carmine 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 #90171E Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Carmine 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 #90171E Secondary #7B4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Carmine 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 #90171E Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Carmine 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 #90171E Secondary #936966 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Carmine 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 Carmine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #90171E 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 92/100

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

Moderate

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

Naturalness 69/100

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 61/100

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 82/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 12/100

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 #90171E

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People also use #90171E 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 9.0:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #913A18 — 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 #90171E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #90171E;
  --color-base-rgb: 144 23 30;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(42.4% 0.155 24.6);
  --color-50: #FDF1F2;
  --color-100: #FADBDD;
  --color-200: #F3B9BC;
  --color-300: #E6898E;
  --color-400: #D55D63;
  --color-500: #BA3B41;
  --color-600: #8E3439;
  --color-700: #642A2D;
  --color-800: #421F21;
  --color-900: #281516;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carmine: {
    50: '#FDF1F2',
    100: '#FADBDD',
    200: '#F3B9BC',
    300: '#E6898E',
    400: '#D55D63',
    500: '#BA3B41',
    600: '#8E3439',
    700: '#642A2D',
    800: '#421F21',
    900: '#281516',
  },
}

$base: #90171E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF1F2;
$base-100: #FADBDD;
$base-200: #F3B9BC;
$base-300: #E6898E;
$base-400: #D55D63;
$base-500: #BA3B41;
$base-600: #8E3439;
$base-700: #642A2D;
$base-800: #421F21;
$base-900: #281516;
$base-hover: #741318;
$base-subtle: #E8B0B3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#90171E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3B9BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E6898E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D55D63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA3B41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E3439",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642A2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281516",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #90171E

Color Lab

Pairs with #90171E

UI roles & guardrails

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