What color is #D14830?

#D14830 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(209, 72, 48), and in HSL hsl(9, 64%, 50%).

Is #D14830 accessible as text?

On white, #D14830 has a contrast ratio of 4.49:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.68:1 (passes). For text placed on #D14830, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D14830?

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

What colors go well with #D14830?

#D14830 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2EB9D1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D14830 below.

Is #D14830 good for buttons?

#D14830 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D14830 — white text only reaches 4.49:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D14830 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #D14830 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D14830 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D14830

Not just a swatch — here's how #D14830 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D14830 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D14830 Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Vermilion 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 #D14830 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969665 Secondary #3B3833

Vermilion 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 #D14830 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A Anchor #5A222D

Vermilion 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 #D14830 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Vermilion 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 #D14830 Secondary #CB9A8F Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Vermilion 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 Vermilion carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D14830 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 98/100

Warm

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

Softness 40/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 57/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 89/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 16/100

Very low

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

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D14830

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People also use #D14830 with

Blush Pink Goldenrod Tiffany Blue Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1DDDA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D17D2E — 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 #D14830 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D14830;
  --color-base-rgb: 209 72 48;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.9% 0.177 32.3);
  --color-50: #FDF4F2;
  --color-100: #F8E1DD;
  --color-200: #F0C4BC;
  --color-300: #E19B8E;
  --color-400: #CE7464;
  --color-500: #B35342;
  --color-600: #894539;
  --color-700: #61352E;
  --color-800: #402621;
  --color-900: #271916;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  vermilion: {
    50: '#FDF4F2',
    100: '#F8E1DD',
    200: '#F0C4BC',
    300: '#E19B8E',
    400: '#CE7464',
    500: '#B35342',
    600: '#894539',
    700: '#61352E',
    800: '#402621',
    900: '#271916',
  },
}

$base: #D14830;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF4F2;
$base-100: #F8E1DD;
$base-200: #F0C4BC;
$base-300: #E19B8E;
$base-400: #CE7464;
$base-500: #B35342;
$base-600: #894539;
$base-700: #61352E;
$base-800: #402621;
$base-900: #271916;
$base-hover: #A73825;
$base-subtle: #EBCCC6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D14830",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF4F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E1DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0C4BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E19B8E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CE7464",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B35342",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#894539",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61352E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402621",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271916",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D14830

Color Lab

Pairs with #D14830

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