What color is #92222D?

#92222D is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(146, 34, 45), and in HSL hsl(354, 62%, 35%).

Is #92222D accessible as text?

On white, #92222D has a contrast ratio of 8.44:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.49:1 (fails). For text placed on #92222D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #92222D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-800 (#9F0712).

What colors go well with #92222D?

#92222D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #229186. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #92222D below.

Is #92222D good for buttons?

#92222D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #92222D — black text only reaches 2.49:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #92222D the same as CSS brown?

No — #92222D is not the CSS named color brown, but brown (#A52A2A) 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.

#92222D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #92222D

Not just a swatch — here's how #92222D works with other colors. Named schemes with #92222D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #92222D Secondary #B76327 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 #92222D 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 #92222D 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 #92222D 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 #92222D Secondary #966E6D 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 #92222D 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 58/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 67/100

High

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 60/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 86/100

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 #92222D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #92222D 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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDCFD2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #913C22 — 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 #92222D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #92222D;
  --color-base-rgb: 146 34 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(43.9% 0.147 20.7);
  --color-50: #FDF2F3;
  --color-100: #F8DDE0;
  --color-200: #EFBDC2;
  --color-300: #E09098;
  --color-400: #CC6670;
  --color-500: #B1444F;
  --color-600: #873A42;
  --color-700: #602E33;
  --color-800: #3F2225;
  --color-900: #271618;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carmine: {
    50: '#FDF2F3',
    100: '#F8DDE0',
    200: '#EFBDC2',
    300: '#E09098',
    400: '#CC6670',
    500: '#B1444F',
    600: '#873A42',
    700: '#602E33',
    800: '#3F2225',
    900: '#271618',
  },
}

$base: #92222D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF2F3;
$base-100: #F8DDE0;
$base-200: #EFBDC2;
$base-300: #E09098;
$base-400: #CC6670;
$base-500: #B1444F;
$base-600: #873A42;
$base-700: #602E33;
$base-800: #3F2225;
$base-900: #271618;
$base-hover: #741B24;
$base-subtle: #E5B6BB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#92222D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E09098",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC6670",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B1444F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873A42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602E33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2225",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}