What color is #962B2F?

#962B2F is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(150, 43, 47), and in HSL hsl(358, 55%, 38%).

Is #962B2F accessible as text?

On white, #962B2F has a contrast ratio of 7.83:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.68:1 (fails). For text placed on #962B2F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #962B2F?

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

What colors go well with #962B2F?

#962B2F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2C9693. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #962B2F below.

Is #962B2F good for buttons?

#962B2F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #962B2F — black text only reaches 2.68:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #962B2F the same as CSS brown?

No — #962B2F is not the CSS named color brown, but brown (#A52A2A) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#962B2F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #962B2F

Not just a swatch — here's how #962B2F works with other colors. Named schemes with #962B2F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #962B2F Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Burnt Umber 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 #962B2F Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 Secondary #3C3833

Burnt Umber 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 #962B2F Secondary #7B4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Burnt Umber 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 #962B2F Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Burnt Umber 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 #962B2F Secondary #9B7471 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Burnt Umber 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 Burnt Umber carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #962B2F 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 88/100

Warm

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

Softness 35/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 56/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 75/100

High

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

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 59/100

Moderate

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

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 91/100

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 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #962B2F

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People also use #962B2F with

Fandango Olive Brown Dark Cyan 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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECD3D4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #964C2C — 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 #962B2F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #962B2F;
  --color-base-rgb: 150 43 47;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(45.6% 0.142 22.9);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F6DFE0;
  --color-200: #EDC0C1;
  --color-300: #DB9496;
  --color-400: #C76B6F;
  --color-500: #AB4A4D;
  --color-600: #833F41;
  --color-700: #5E3133;
  --color-800: #3E2324;
  --color-900: #261718;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burnt-umber: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F6DFE0',
    200: '#EDC0C1',
    300: '#DB9496',
    400: '#C76B6F',
    500: '#AB4A4D',
    600: '#833F41',
    700: '#5E3133',
    800: '#3E2324',
    900: '#261718',
  },
}

$base: #962B2F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F6DFE0;
$base-200: #EDC0C1;
$base-300: #DB9496;
$base-400: #C76B6F;
$base-500: #AB4A4D;
$base-600: #833F41;
$base-700: #5E3133;
$base-800: #3E2324;
$base-900: #261718;
$base-hover: #782326;
$base-subtle: #E3BCBD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#962B2F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDC0C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DB9496",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C76B6F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AB4A4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#833F41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3133",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2324",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261718",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #962B2F

Color Lab

Pairs with #962B2F

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