What color is #93090D?

#93090D is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(147, 9, 13), and in HSL hsl(358, 88%, 31%).

Is #93090D accessible as text?

On white, #93090D has a contrast ratio of 9.19:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.29:1 (fails). For text placed on #93090D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #93090D?

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

What colors go well with #93090D?

#93090D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #099590. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #93090D below.

Is #93090D good for buttons?

#93090D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #93090D — black text only reaches 2.29:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #93090D the same as CSS darkred?

No — #93090D is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#93090D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #93090D

Not just a swatch — here's how #93090D works with other colors. Named schemes with #93090D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #93090D 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 #93090D 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 #93090D 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 #93090D 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 #93090D Secondary #946862 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 #93090D 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 96/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 30/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 61/100

High

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 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 60/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

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 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #93090D

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People also use #93090D with

Medium Violet Red Brown Teal Green 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2C6C7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #953309 — 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 #93090D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #93090D;
  --color-base-rgb: 147 9 13;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(42.1% 0.167 27.7);
  --color-50: #FEF0F1;
  --color-100: #FDD8D9;
  --color-200: #FAB2B5;
  --color-300: #F07F83;
  --color-400: #E25055;
  --color-500: #C82D32;
  --color-600: #982A2E;
  --color-700: #6B2426;
  --color-800: #461B1D;
  --color-900: #2B1313;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sangria: {
    50: '#FEF0F1',
    100: '#FDD8D9',
    200: '#FAB2B5',
    300: '#F07F83',
    400: '#E25055',
    500: '#C82D32',
    600: '#982A2E',
    700: '#6B2426',
    800: '#461B1D',
    900: '#2B1313',
  },
}

$base: #93090D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF0F1;
$base-100: #FDD8D9;
$base-200: #FAB2B5;
$base-300: #F07F83;
$base-400: #E25055;
$base-500: #C82D32;
$base-600: #982A2E;
$base-700: #6B2426;
$base-800: #461B1D;
$base-900: #2B1313;
$base-hover: #77080B;
$base-subtle: #EEA7A9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#93090D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAB2B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F07F83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E25055",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C82D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#982A2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B2426",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1313",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #93090D

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Pairs with #93090D

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