What color is #970E1E?

#970E1E is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(151, 14, 30), and in HSL hsl(353, 83%, 32%).

Is #970E1E accessible as text?

On white, #970E1E has a contrast ratio of 8.76:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.40:1 (fails). For text placed on #970E1E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #970E1E?

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

What colors go well with #970E1E?

#970E1E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0E9586. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #970E1E below.

Is #970E1E good for buttons?

#970E1E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #970E1E — black text only reaches 2.40:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #970E1E the same as CSS darkred?

No — #970E1E is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#970E1E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #970E1E

Not just a swatch — here's how #970E1E works with other colors. Named schemes with #970E1E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #970E1E 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 #970E1E Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 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 #970E1E Secondary #7B4928 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 #970E1E 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 #970E1E Secondary #986B68 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 #970E1E 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 59/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 57/100

Moderate

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

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 45/100

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 #970E1E with

Medium Violet Red 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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1C8CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #952B0E — 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 #970E1E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #970E1E;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 14 30;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(43.2% 0.167 23.7);
  --color-50: #FEF0F2;
  --color-100: #FDD9DD;
  --color-200: #F8B4BC;
  --color-300: #ED828F;
  --color-400: #DE5464;
  --color-500: #C33142;
  --color-600: #952D39;
  --color-700: #69262E;
  --color-800: #441C21;
  --color-900: #2A1316;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carmine: {
    50: '#FEF0F2',
    100: '#FDD9DD',
    200: '#F8B4BC',
    300: '#ED828F',
    400: '#DE5464',
    500: '#C33142',
    600: '#952D39',
    700: '#69262E',
    800: '#441C21',
    900: '#2A1316',
  },
}

$base: #970E1E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF0F2;
$base-100: #FDD9DD;
$base-200: #F8B4BC;
$base-300: #ED828F;
$base-400: #DE5464;
$base-500: #C33142;
$base-600: #952D39;
$base-700: #69262E;
$base-800: #441C21;
$base-900: #2A1316;
$base-hover: #770B18;
$base-subtle: #ECAAB2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#970E1E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD9DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8B4BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ED828F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DE5464",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C33142",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#952D39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#69262E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441C21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1316",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #970E1E

Color Lab

Pairs with #970E1E

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