What color is #930E2D?

#930E2D is a dark, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(147, 14, 45), and in HSL hsl(346, 83%, 32%).

Is #930E2D accessible as text?

On white, #930E2D has a contrast ratio of 8.97:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.34:1 (fails). For text placed on #930E2D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #930E2D?

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

What colors go well with #930E2D?

#930E2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0E9576. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #930E2D below.

Is #930E2D good for buttons?

#930E2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #930E2D — black text only reaches 2.34:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #930E2D the same as CSS darkred?

No — #930E2D is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#930E2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #930E2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #930E2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #930E2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #930E2D Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD 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 #930E2D 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 #930E2D Secondary #7C4828 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 #930E2D 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 #930E2D Secondary #95696A 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 #930E2D 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 90/100

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

Moderate

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

Naturalness 49/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 48/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 60/100

Moderate

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

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

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 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #930E2D

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People also use #930E2D 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 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1C8D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #951B0E — 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 #930E2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #930E2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 147 14 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(42.7% 0.162 17.0);
  --color-50: #FEF0F4;
  --color-100: #FDD9E1;
  --color-200: #F8B4C4;
  --color-300: #ED829B;
  --color-400: #DE5474;
  --color-500: #C33153;
  --color-600: #952D45;
  --color-700: #692636;
  --color-800: #441C26;
  --color-900: #2A1319;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carmine: {
    50: '#FEF0F4',
    100: '#FDD9E1',
    200: '#F8B4C4',
    300: '#ED829B',
    400: '#DE5474',
    500: '#C33153',
    600: '#952D45',
    700: '#692636',
    800: '#441C26',
    900: '#2A1319',
  },
}

$base: #930E2D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF0F4;
$base-100: #FDD9E1;
$base-200: #F8B4C4;
$base-300: #ED829B;
$base-400: #DE5474;
$base-500: #C33153;
$base-600: #952D45;
$base-700: #692636;
$base-800: #441C26;
$base-900: #2A1319;
$base-hover: #770B24;
$base-subtle: #ECAAB9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#930E2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD9E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8B4C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ED829B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DE5474",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C33153",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#952D45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#692636",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441C26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #930E2D

Color Lab

Pairs with #930E2D

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