What color is #95092C?

#95092C is a dark, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(149, 9, 44), and in HSL hsl(345, 89%, 31%).

Is #95092C accessible as text?

On white, #95092C has a contrast ratio of 8.92:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.35:1 (fails). For text placed on #95092C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #95092C?

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

What colors go well with #95092C?

#95092C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #099572. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #95092C below.

Is #95092C good for buttons?

#95092C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #95092C — black text only reaches 2.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #95092C the same as CSS darkred?

No — #95092C is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#95092C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #95092C

Not just a swatch — here's how #95092C works with other colors. Named schemes with #95092C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #95092C 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 #95092C 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 #95092C 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 #95092C 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 #95092C Secondary #96696A 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 #95092C 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 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 47/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 46/100

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 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 81/100

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.

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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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2C5D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #951409 — 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 #95092C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #95092C;
  --color-base-rgb: 149 9 44;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(42.9% 0.166 17.2);
  --color-50: #FEF0F4;
  --color-100: #FDD8E1;
  --color-200: #FAB2C4;
  --color-300: #F17E9B;
  --color-400: #E34F74;
  --color-500: #C92C53;
  --color-600: #982A45;
  --color-700: #6B2335;
  --color-800: #461B26;
  --color-900: #2B1319;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carmine: {
    50: '#FEF0F4',
    100: '#FDD8E1',
    200: '#FAB2C4',
    300: '#F17E9B',
    400: '#E34F74',
    500: '#C92C53',
    600: '#982A45',
    700: '#6B2335',
    800: '#461B26',
    900: '#2B1319',
  },
}

$base: #95092C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF0F4;
$base-100: #FDD8E1;
$base-200: #FAB2C4;
$base-300: #F17E9B;
$base-400: #E34F74;
$base-500: #C92C53;
$base-600: #982A45;
$base-700: #6B2335;
$base-800: #461B26;
$base-900: #2B1319;
$base-hover: #780723;
$base-subtle: #EEA7B8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#95092C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAB2C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F17E9B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E34F74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C92C53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#982A45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B2335",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #95092C

Color Lab

Pairs with #95092C

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