What color is #970520?

#970520 is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(151, 5, 32), and in HSL hsl(349, 94%, 31%).

Is #970520 accessible as text?

On white, #970520 has a contrast ratio of 8.90:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.36:1 (fails). For text placed on #970520, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #970520?

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

What colors go well with #970520?

#970520 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #05997E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #970520 below.

Is #970520 good for buttons?

#970520 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #970520 — black text only reaches 2.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #970520 the same as CSS darkred?

No — #970520 is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#970520 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #970520

Not just a swatch — here's how #970520 works with other colors. Named schemes with #970520 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #970520 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 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 #970520 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 #970520 Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A 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 #970520 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 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 #970520 Secondary #976967 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 #970520 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 94/100

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 51/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

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 #970520

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People also use #970520 with

Medium Violet Red Saddle Brown Viridian Gainsboro Taupe

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 #F4C4CD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #991B05 — 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 #970520 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #970520;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 5 32;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(42.9% 0.170 22.0);
  --color-50: #FEF0F3;
  --color-100: #FDD8DF;
  --color-200: #FCB1BE;
  --color-300: #F47B91;
  --color-400: #E74B68;
  --color-500: #CD2846;
  --color-600: #9B263C;
  --color-700: #6D212F;
  --color-800: #471A22;
  --color-900: #2B1217;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carmine: {
    50: '#FEF0F3',
    100: '#FDD8DF',
    200: '#FCB1BE',
    300: '#F47B91',
    400: '#E74B68',
    500: '#CD2846',
    600: '#9B263C',
    700: '#6D212F',
    800: '#471A22',
    900: '#2B1217',
  },
}

$base: #970520;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF0F3;
$base-100: #FDD8DF;
$base-200: #FCB1BE;
$base-300: #F47B91;
$base-400: #E74B68;
$base-500: #CD2846;
$base-600: #9B263C;
$base-700: #6D212F;
$base-800: #471A22;
$base-900: #2B1217;
$base-hover: #7B041A;
$base-subtle: #F0A5B2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#970520",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F47B91",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E74B68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CD2846",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B263C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D212F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1217",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #970520

Color Lab

Pairs with #970520

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