What color is #972820?

#972820 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(151, 40, 32), and in HSL hsl(4, 65%, 36%).

Is #972820 accessible as text?

On white, #972820 has a contrast ratio of 7.95:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.64:1 (fails). For text placed on #972820, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #972820?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-800 (#9F2D00).

What colors go well with #972820?

#972820 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #209097. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #972820 below.

Is #972820 good for buttons?

#972820 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #972820 — black text only reaches 2.64:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #972820 the same as CSS brown?

No — #972820 is not the CSS named color brown, but brown (#A52A2A) is the closest CSS named color.

#972820 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #972820

Not just a swatch — here's how #972820 works with other colors. Named schemes with #972820 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #972820 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Cherry Red 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 #972820 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Cherry Red 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 #972820 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Cherry Red 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 #972820 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Cherry Red 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 #972820 Secondary #9B726C Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Cherry Red 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 Cherry Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #972820 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 34/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 57/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

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 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 90/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 11/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #972820

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #972820 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EED1CF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #975020 — 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 #972820 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #972820;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 40 32;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(45.2% 0.148 28.6);
  --color-50: #FDF3F2;
  --color-100: #F9DEDD;
  --color-200: #F1BFBC;
  --color-300: #E2938E;
  --color-400: #CF6A63;
  --color-500: #B44941;
  --color-600: #893E38;
  --color-700: #62312D;
  --color-800: #402321;
  --color-900: #271716;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cherry-red: {
    50: '#FDF3F2',
    100: '#F9DEDD',
    200: '#F1BFBC',
    300: '#E2938E',
    400: '#CF6A63',
    500: '#B44941',
    600: '#893E38',
    700: '#62312D',
    800: '#402321',
    900: '#271716',
  },
}

$base: #972820;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF3F2;
$base-100: #F9DEDD;
$base-200: #F1BFBC;
$base-300: #E2938E;
$base-400: #CF6A63;
$base-500: #B44941;
$base-600: #893E38;
$base-700: #62312D;
$base-800: #402321;
$base-900: #271716;
$base-hover: #79201A;
$base-subtle: #E6B9B6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#972820",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DEDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BFBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2938E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF6A63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B44941",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#893E38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62312D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402321",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #972820

Color Lab

Pairs with #972820

UI roles & guardrails

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