What color is #96090E?

#96090E is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(150, 9, 14), and in HSL hsl(358, 89%, 31%).

Is #96090E accessible as text?

On white, #96090E 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 #96090E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #96090E?

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

What colors go well with #96090E?

#96090E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #099591. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #96090E below.

Is #96090E good for buttons?

#96090E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #96090E — black text only reaches 2.34:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #96090E the same as CSS darkred?

No — #96090E is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#96090E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #96090E

Not just a swatch — here's how #96090E works with other colors. Named schemes with #96090E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #96090E Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 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 #96090E Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 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 #96090E Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

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 #96090E Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 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 #96090E Secondary #966963 Support #9B9186 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 #96090E 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 31/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 60/100

High

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

Naturalness 60/100

High

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

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 59/100

Moderate

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

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

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.

Pairs with #96090E

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People also use #96090E 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 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2C5C7 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 #96090E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #96090E;
  --color-base-rgb: 150 9 14;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(42.7% 0.169 27.6);
  --color-50: #FEF0F1;
  --color-100: #FDD8D9;
  --color-200: #FAB2B4;
  --color-300: #F17E82;
  --color-400: #E34F54;
  --color-500: #C92C31;
  --color-600: #982A2D;
  --color-700: #6B2326;
  --color-800: #461B1C;
  --color-900: #2B1313;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carmine: {
    50: '#FEF0F1',
    100: '#FDD8D9',
    200: '#FAB2B4',
    300: '#F17E82',
    400: '#E34F54',
    500: '#C92C31',
    600: '#982A2D',
    700: '#6B2326',
    800: '#461B1C',
    900: '#2B1313',
  },
}

$base: #96090E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF0F1;
$base-100: #FDD8D9;
$base-200: #FAB2B4;
$base-300: #F17E82;
$base-400: #E34F54;
$base-500: #C92C31;
$base-600: #982A2D;
$base-700: #6B2326;
$base-800: #461B1C;
$base-900: #2B1313;
$base-hover: #78070B;
$base-subtle: #EEA7A9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#96090E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAB2B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F17E82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E34F54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C92C31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#982A2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B2326",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B1C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1313",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #96090E

Color Lab

Pairs with #96090E

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