What color is #801818?

Falu Red (#801818) is a dark reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(128, 24, 24), and in HSL hsl(0, 68%, 30%).

Is #801818 accessible as text?

On white, #801818 has a contrast ratio of 10.19:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.06:1 (fails). For text placed on #801818, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #801818?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-900 (#82181A).

What colors go well with #801818?

#801818 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #188181. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #801818 below.

Is Falu Red good for buttons?

Falu Red works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #801818 — black text only reaches 2.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is Falu Red a CSS named color?

No — Falu Red is not a standard CSS named color; use the hex value #801818 in CSS. The closest CSS named color is maroon, but only by numeric distance — maroon is a different color family, not a true match.

Falu Red (#801818) Color Palette, HEX, RGB & Design Ideas

Palettes built on Falu Red

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #801818 Secondary #B76326 Accent #787743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Falu 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 #801818 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Falu 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 #801818 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Falu 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 #801818 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2E

Falu 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 #801818 Secondary #87625E Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Falu 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 Falu Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How Falu Red 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 88/100

Warm

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

Softness 31/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 62/100

High

Deep and grounding — anchors a layout, strong dark-mode base.

Naturalness 85/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 65/100

High

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 72/100

High

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

Surface fit 17/100

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.

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People also use Falu Red with

Cranberry Russet Teal 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 10.2:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #813B18 — 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 Falu Red at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #801818;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 24 24;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(39.3% 0.139 26.5);
  --color-50: #FDF2F2;
  --color-100: #F9DCDC;
  --color-200: #F2BBBB;
  --color-300: #E38C8C;
  --color-400: #D16161;
  --color-500: #B63F3F;
  --color-600: #8B3737;
  --color-700: #632C2C;
  --color-800: #412020;
  --color-900: #281515;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  falu-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F2',
    100: '#F9DCDC',
    200: '#F2BBBB',
    300: '#E38C8C',
    400: '#D16161',
    500: '#B63F3F',
    600: '#8B3737',
    700: '#632C2C',
    800: '#412020',
    900: '#281515',
  },
}

$base: #801818;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF2F2;
$base-100: #F9DCDC;
$base-200: #F2BBBB;
$base-300: #E38C8C;
$base-400: #D16161;
$base-500: #B63F3F;
$base-600: #8B3737;
$base-700: #632C2C;
$base-800: #412020;
$base-900: #281515;
$base-hover: #671414;
$base-subtle: #E5AEAE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#801818",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2BBBB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E38C8C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D16161",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B63F3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B3737",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#632C2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412020",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281515",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on Falu Red

Color Lab

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