What color is #901D2D?

#901D2D is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(144, 29, 45), and in HSL hsl(352, 66%, 34%).

Is #901D2D accessible as text?

On white, #901D2D has a contrast ratio of 8.75:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.40:1 (fails). For text placed on #901D2D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #901D2D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-900 (#8B0836).

What colors go well with #901D2D?

#901D2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1D9081. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #901D2D below.

Is #901D2D good for buttons?

#901D2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #901D2D — black text only reaches 2.40:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #901D2D the same as CSS darkred?

No — #901D2D is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#901D2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #901D2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #901D2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #901D2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #901D2D Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 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 #901D2D Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 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 #901D2D Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

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 #901D2D Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2038 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 #901D2D Secondary #946B6B Support #9B9087 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 #901D2D 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 63/100

High

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

Vintage feel 54/100

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 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 84/100

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 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #901D2D

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People also use #901D2D with

Fandango Brown Dark Cyan Gainsboro Taupe

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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDCDD2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #90341D — 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 #901D2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #901D2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 144 29 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(43.1% 0.149 19.2);
  --color-50: #FDF2F3;
  --color-100: #F9DCE0;
  --color-200: #F1BBC3;
  --color-300: #E28D98;
  --color-400: #D06271;
  --color-500: #B54050;
  --color-600: #8A3843;
  --color-700: #622D34;
  --color-800: #402125;
  --color-900: #281618;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carmine: {
    50: '#FDF2F3',
    100: '#F9DCE0',
    200: '#F1BBC3',
    300: '#E28D98',
    400: '#D06271',
    500: '#B54050',
    600: '#8A3843',
    700: '#622D34',
    800: '#402125',
    900: '#281618',
  },
}

$base: #901D2D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF2F3;
$base-100: #F9DCE0;
$base-200: #F1BBC3;
$base-300: #E28D98;
$base-400: #D06271;
$base-500: #B54050;
$base-600: #8A3843;
$base-700: #622D34;
$base-800: #402125;
$base-900: #281618;
$base-hover: #731824;
$base-subtle: #E6B3BA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#901D2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BBC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E28D98",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D06271",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B54050",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A3843",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622D34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402125",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #901D2D

Color Lab

Pairs with #901D2D

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