What color is #992E29?

#992E29 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(153, 46, 41), and in HSL hsl(3, 58%, 38%).

Is #992E29 accessible as text?

On white, #992E29 has a contrast ratio of 7.56:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.78:1 (fails). For text placed on #992E29, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #992E29?

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

What colors go well with #992E29?

#992E29 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #299399. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #992E29 below.

Is #992E29 good for buttons?

#992E29 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #992E29 — black text only reaches 2.78:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #992E29 the same as CSS brown?

No — #992E29 is not the CSS named color brown, but brown (#A52A2A) is the closest CSS named color.

#992E29 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #992E29

Not just a swatch — here's how #992E29 works with other colors. Named schemes with #992E29 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #992E29 Secondary #B76326 Accent #787743 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 #992E29 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

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 #992E29 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 #992E29 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2E

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 #992E29 Secondary #9D7671 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 #992E29 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 89/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 35/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 55/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 83/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 58/100

Moderate

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 93/100

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 #992E29

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People also use #992E29 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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDD3D2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #995429 — 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 #992E29 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #992E29;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 46 41;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(46.3% 0.143 27.0);
  --color-50: #FCF3F2;
  --color-100: #F7DFDE;
  --color-200: #EEC1BF;
  --color-300: #DD9692;
  --color-400: #C96E69;
  --color-500: #AD4C47;
  --color-600: #85403D;
  --color-700: #5F3230;
  --color-800: #3E2423;
  --color-900: #261817;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burnt-umber: {
    50: '#FCF3F2',
    100: '#F7DFDE',
    200: '#EEC1BF',
    300: '#DD9692',
    400: '#C96E69',
    500: '#AD4C47',
    600: '#85403D',
    700: '#5F3230',
    800: '#3E2423',
    900: '#261817',
  },
}

$base: #992E29;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF3F2;
$base-100: #F7DFDE;
$base-200: #EEC1BF;
$base-300: #DD9692;
$base-400: #C96E69;
$base-500: #AD4C47;
$base-600: #85403D;
$base-700: #5F3230;
$base-800: #3E2423;
$base-900: #261817;
$base-hover: #7A2521;
$base-subtle: #E4BDBB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#992E29",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DFDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEC1BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DD9692",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C96E69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD4C47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#85403D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3230",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2423",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261817",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #992E29

Color Lab

Pairs with #992E29

UI roles & guardrails

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