What color is #992017?

#992017 is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(153, 32, 23), and in HSL hsl(4, 74%, 35%).

Is #992017 accessible as text?

On white, #992017 has a contrast ratio of 8.16:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.57:1 (fails). For text placed on #992017, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #992017?

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

What colors go well with #992017?

#992017 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #17929B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #992017 below.

Is #992017 good for buttons?

#992017 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #992017 — black text only reaches 2.57:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #992017 the same as CSS brown?

No — #992017 is not the CSS named color brown, but brown (#A52A2A) is the closest CSS named color.

#992017 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #992017

Not just a swatch — here's how #992017 works with other colors. Named schemes with #992017 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #992017 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 #992017 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 #992017 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 #992017 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 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 #992017 Secondary #9B7069 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 #992017 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 33/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 57/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 73/100

High

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

Vintage feel 52/100

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 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 88/100

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 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #992017

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #992017 with

Medium Violet Red Ginger 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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0CFCC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9B4C17 — 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 #992017 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #992017;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 32 23;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(44.7% 0.158 29.3);
  --color-50: #FEF2F1;
  --color-100: #FBDDDB;
  --color-200: #F4BCB8;
  --color-300: #E78E88;
  --color-400: #D6645C;
  --color-500: #BC4239;
  --color-600: #8F3933;
  --color-700: #652E2A;
  --color-800: #42211F;
  --color-900: #291615;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cherry-red: {
    50: '#FEF2F1',
    100: '#FBDDDB',
    200: '#F4BCB8',
    300: '#E78E88',
    400: '#D6645C',
    500: '#BC4239',
    600: '#8F3933',
    700: '#652E2A',
    800: '#42211F',
    900: '#291615',
  },
}

$base: #992017;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF2F1;
$base-100: #FBDDDB;
$base-200: #F4BCB8;
$base-300: #E78E88;
$base-400: #D6645C;
$base-500: #BC4239;
$base-600: #8F3933;
$base-700: #652E2A;
$base-800: #42211F;
$base-900: #291615;
$base-hover: #7C1A13;
$base-subtle: #E9B5B1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#992017",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF2F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDDDB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4BCB8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E78E88",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D6645C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC4239",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F3933",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#652E2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42211F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291615",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #992017

Color Lab

Pairs with #992017

UI roles & guardrails

In real applications

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