What color is #97002B?

#97002B is a dark, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(151, 0, 43), and in HSL hsl(343, 100%, 30%).

Is #97002B accessible as text?

On white, #97002B has a contrast ratio of 8.93:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.35:1 (fails). For text placed on #97002B, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #97002B?

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

What colors go well with #97002B?

#97002B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #00996E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #97002B below.

Is #97002B good for buttons?

#97002B works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #97002B — black text only reaches 2.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #97002B the same as CSS darkred?

No — #97002B is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) 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.

#97002B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #97002B

Not just a swatch — here's how #97002B works with other colors. Named schemes with #97002B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #97002B 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 #97002B 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #97002B 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #97002B 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 #97002B Secondary #97696A 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 #97002B 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 30/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 60/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 42/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 44/100

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 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #97002B

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People also use #97002B 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5C2D0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #990800 — 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 #97002B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #97002B;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 0 43;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(42.9% 0.172 17.1);
  --color-50: #FEF0F4;
  --color-100: #FDD8E2;
  --color-200: #FCB1C6;
  --color-300: #F8779C;
  --color-400: #EC4675;
  --color-500: #D22254;
  --color-600: #9F2346;
  --color-700: #701F36;
  --color-800: #481826;
  --color-900: #2C1119;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carmine: {
    50: '#FEF0F4',
    100: '#FDD8E2',
    200: '#FCB1C6',
    300: '#F8779C',
    400: '#EC4675',
    500: '#D22254',
    600: '#9F2346',
    700: '#701F36',
    800: '#481826',
    900: '#2C1119',
  },
}

$base: #97002B;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF0F4;
$base-100: #FDD8E2;
$base-200: #FCB1C6;
$base-300: #F8779C;
$base-400: #EC4675;
$base-500: #D22254;
$base-600: #9F2346;
$base-700: #701F36;
$base-800: #481826;
$base-900: #2C1119;
$base-hover: #7A0023;
$base-subtle: #F2A1B8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#97002B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F8779C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#EC4675",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D22254",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9F2346",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#701F36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#481826",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1119",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #97002B

Color Lab

Pairs with #97002B

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