What color is #97291D?

#97291D is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(151, 41, 29), and in HSL hsl(6, 68%, 35%).

Is #97291D accessible as text?

On white, #97291D has a contrast ratio of 7.92:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.65:1 (fails). For text placed on #97291D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #97291D?

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

What colors go well with #97291D?

#97291D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1D8A96. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #97291D below.

Is #97291D good for buttons?

#97291D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #97291D — black text only reaches 2.65:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #97291D the same as CSS brown?

No — #97291D is not the CSS named color brown, but brown (#A52A2A) is the closest CSS named color.

#97291D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #97291D

Not just a swatch — here's how #97291D works with other colors. Named schemes with #97291D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #97291D Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 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 #97291D Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3B3833

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 #97291D Secondary #7B4927 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 #97291D Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

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 #97291D Secondary #9B736C Support #9B9186 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 #97291D 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 56/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 84/100

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

Low

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 #97291D

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People also use #97291D 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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EED1CE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #96511D — 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 #97291D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #97291D;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 41 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(45.3% 0.148 30.0);
  --color-50: #FDF3F2;
  --color-100: #F9DFDC;
  --color-200: #F2C0BB;
  --color-300: #E3948C;
  --color-400: #D16C61;
  --color-500: #B64B3F;
  --color-600: #8B3F37;
  --color-700: #63312C;
  --color-800: #412320;
  --color-900: #281715;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burnt-umber: {
    50: '#FDF3F2',
    100: '#F9DFDC',
    200: '#F2C0BB',
    300: '#E3948C',
    400: '#D16C61',
    500: '#B64B3F',
    600: '#8B3F37',
    700: '#63312C',
    800: '#412320',
    900: '#281715',
  },
}

$base: #97291D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF3F2;
$base-100: #F9DFDC;
$base-200: #F2C0BB;
$base-300: #E3948C;
$base-400: #D16C61;
$base-500: #B64B3F;
$base-600: #8B3F37;
$base-700: #63312C;
$base-800: #412320;
$base-900: #281715;
$base-hover: #782117;
$base-subtle: #E7B9B4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#97291D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DFDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2C0BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3948C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D16C61",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B64B3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B3F37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#63312C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412320",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281715",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #97291D

Color Lab

Pairs with #97291D

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