Falu Red

Falu Red (#801818) is a deep red with an earthy character. It leans grounded and natural, the kind of color that plays well with wood, clay, linen, and warm neutrals. Its HSL profile (0°, 68%, 30%) places it in the balanced band at a dark lightness. It works well as a headline, icon, or deep background in an otherwise light layout, pairing cleanly with cream, bone, and warm neutrals. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary cyan. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel. The iron-oxide red paint made from tailings of Sweden's Falun copper mine since the 16th century. Preserves wooden buildings against rot — so ubiquitous it became Sweden's architectural signature.

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