What color is #D03E2E?

#D03E2E is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(208, 62, 46), and in HSL hsl(6, 64%, 50%).

Is #D03E2E accessible as text?

On white, #D03E2E has a contrast ratio of 4.76:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.41:1 (fails). For text placed on #D03E2E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D03E2E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-700 (#CA3500).

What colors go well with #D03E2E?

#D03E2E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2EC1D1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D03E2E below.

Is #D03E2E good for buttons?

#D03E2E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #D03E2E — black text only reaches 4.41:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D03E2E the same as CSS crimson?

No — #D03E2E is not the CSS named color crimson, but crimson (#DC143C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D03E2E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D03E2E

Not just a swatch — here's how #D03E2E works with other colors. Named schemes with #D03E2E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Sunset Warmth Glow · 5 colors

Glow #D03E2E Secondary #E76F52 Accent #EA9C35 Anchor #5C3950 Surface #F4E8D6

Fire Engine Red glows at the center of this sunset palette, joined by coral and gold, deepened by a plum anchor and cooled with cream.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D03E2E Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Fire Engine Red as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D03E2E Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Fire Engine Red holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D03E2E Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Fire Engine 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 #D03E2E Secondary #C9958C Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Fire Engine 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 Fire Engine Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D03E2E 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 97/100

Warm

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

Softness 38/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 45/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 46/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 72/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 89/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 15/100

Very low

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

Print safety 80/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D03E2E

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People also use #D03E2E with

Mulberry Gamboge Lagoon Blue Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

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 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1DCDA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D1752E — 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 #D03E2E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D03E2E;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 62 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(57.6% 0.185 30.0);
  --color-50: #FDF3F2;
  --color-100: #F8E0DD;
  --color-200: #F0C1BC;
  --color-300: #E1978E;
  --color-400: #CE6F64;
  --color-500: #B34D42;
  --color-600: #894139;
  --color-700: #61332E;
  --color-800: #402421;
  --color-900: #271816;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  fire-engine-red: {
    50: '#FDF3F2',
    100: '#F8E0DD',
    200: '#F0C1BC',
    300: '#E1978E',
    400: '#CE6F64',
    500: '#B34D42',
    600: '#894139',
    700: '#61332E',
    800: '#402421',
    900: '#271816',
  },
}

$base: #D03E2E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF3F2;
$base-100: #F8E0DD;
$base-200: #F0C1BC;
$base-300: #E1978E;
$base-400: #CE6F64;
$base-500: #B34D42;
$base-600: #894139;
$base-700: #61332E;
$base-800: #402421;
$base-900: #271816;
$base-hover: #A73225;
$base-subtle: #EBCAC6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D03E2E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E0DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0C1BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1978E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CE6F64",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B34D42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#894139",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61332E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402421",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271816",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D03E2E

Color Lab

Pairs with #D03E2E

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