What color is #992E33?

#992E33 is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(153, 46, 51), and in HSL hsl(357, 54%, 39%).

Is #992E33 accessible as text?

On white, #992E33 has a contrast ratio of 7.52:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.79:1 (fails). For text placed on #992E33, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #992E33?

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

What colors go well with #992E33?

#992E33 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E9994. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #992E33 below.

Is #992E33 good for buttons?

#992E33 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #992E33 — black text only reaches 2.79:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #992E33 the same as CSS brown?

No — #992E33 is not the CSS named color brown, but brown (#A52A2A) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#992E33 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #992E33

Not just a swatch — here's how #992E33 works with other colors. Named schemes with #992E33 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #992E33 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 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 #992E33 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 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 #992E33 Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222F

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 #992E33 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 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 #992E33 Secondary #9E7674 Support #9B9087 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 #992E33 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 87/100

Warm

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

Softness 36/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 55/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 74/100

High

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

Vintage feel 61/100

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 38/100

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 12/100

Very low

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

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #992E33

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People also use #992E33 with

Fandango Olive Brown Persian Green 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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECD4D5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #994C2E — 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 #992E33 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #992E33;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 46 51;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(46.5% 0.142 22.1);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F6DFE0;
  --color-200: #ECC0C2;
  --color-300: #DA9598;
  --color-400: #C66C71;
  --color-500: #AA4B50;
  --color-600: #833F43;
  --color-700: #5D3234;
  --color-800: #3D2325;
  --color-900: #261718;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burnt-umber: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F6DFE0',
    200: '#ECC0C2',
    300: '#DA9598',
    400: '#C66C71',
    500: '#AA4B50',
    600: '#833F43',
    700: '#5D3234',
    800: '#3D2325',
    900: '#261718',
  },
}

$base: #992E33;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F6DFE0;
$base-200: #ECC0C2;
$base-300: #DA9598;
$base-400: #C66C71;
$base-500: #AA4B50;
$base-600: #833F43;
$base-700: #5D3234;
$base-800: #3D2325;
$base-900: #261718;
$base-hover: #7B2529;
$base-subtle: #E3BDBF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#992E33",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC0C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA9598",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C66C71",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA4B50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#833F43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3234",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261718",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}