What color is #960F2C?

#960F2C is a dark, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(150, 15, 44), and in HSL hsl(347, 82%, 32%).

Is #960F2C accessible as text?

On white, #960F2C has a contrast ratio of 8.74:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.40:1 (fails). For text placed on #960F2C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #960F2C?

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

What colors go well with #960F2C?

#960F2C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0F9578. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #960F2C below.

Is #960F2C good for buttons?

#960F2C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #960F2C — black text only reaches 2.40:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #960F2C the same as CSS darkred?

No — #960F2C is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#960F2C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #960F2C

Not just a swatch — here's how #960F2C works with other colors. Named schemes with #960F2C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #960F2C 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 #960F2C 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 #960F2C 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 #960F2C 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 #960F2C Secondary #976B6B 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 #960F2C 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 91/100

Warm

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

Softness 31/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 59/100

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 47/100

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 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 83/100

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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People also use #960F2C 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 8.7:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #951E0F — 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 #960F2C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #960F2C;
  --color-base-rgb: 150 15 44;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(43.3% 0.165 18.0);
  --color-50: #FEF0F3;
  --color-100: #FCD9E1;
  --color-200: #F8B5C3;
  --color-300: #ED839A;
  --color-400: #DD5573;
  --color-500: #C33251;
  --color-600: #942E44;
  --color-700: #692635;
  --color-800: #441D25;
  --color-900: #2A1418;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carmine: {
    50: '#FEF0F3',
    100: '#FCD9E1',
    200: '#F8B5C3',
    300: '#ED839A',
    400: '#DD5573',
    500: '#C33251',
    600: '#942E44',
    700: '#692635',
    800: '#441D25',
    900: '#2A1418',
  },
}

$base: #960F2C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF0F3;
$base-100: #FCD9E1;
$base-200: #F8B5C3;
$base-300: #ED839A;
$base-400: #DD5573;
$base-500: #C33251;
$base-600: #942E44;
$base-700: #692635;
$base-800: #441D25;
$base-900: #2A1418;
$base-hover: #770C23;
$base-subtle: #EBABB9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#960F2C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCD9E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8B5C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ED839A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DD5573",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C33251",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#942E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#692635",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441D25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1418",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #960F2C

Color Lab

Pairs with #960F2C

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