What color is #D15646?

#D15646 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(209, 86, 70), and in HSL hsl(7, 60%, 55%).

Is #D15646 accessible as text?

On white, #D15646 has a contrast ratio of 4.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.13:1 (passes). For text placed on #D15646, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D15646?

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

What colors go well with #D15646?

#D15646 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #47C1D1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D15646 below.

Is #D15646 good for buttons?

#D15646 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D15646 — white text only reaches 4.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D15646 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #D15646 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D15646 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D15646

Not just a swatch — here's how #D15646 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D15646 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D15646 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Indian 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 #D15646 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3B3833

Indian 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 #D15646 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Indian 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 #D15646 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Indian 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 #D15646 Secondary #CFA199 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Indian 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 Indian Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D15646 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 94/100

Warm

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

Softness 43/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 41/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 73/100

High

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 88/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 18/100

Very low

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

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D15646 with

Pale Violet Red Goldenrod Lagoon Blue Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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

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

Background Pair with #141310 text at 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E0DE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D18547 — 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 #D15646 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D15646;
  --color-base-rgb: 209 86 70;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.9% 0.159 29.8);
  --color-50: #FCF3F2;
  --color-100: #F8E1DE;
  --color-200: #EFC4BE;
  --color-300: #DE9A91;
  --color-400: #CB7367;
  --color-500: #AF5246;
  --color-600: #86443C;
  --color-700: #60352F;
  --color-800: #3F2522;
  --color-900: #271816;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F2',
    100: '#F8E1DE',
    200: '#EFC4BE',
    300: '#DE9A91',
    400: '#CB7367',
    500: '#AF5246',
    600: '#86443C',
    700: '#60352F',
    800: '#3F2522',
    900: '#271816',
  },
}

$base: #D15646;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F2;
$base-100: #F8E1DE;
$base-200: #EFC4BE;
$base-300: #DE9A91;
$base-400: #CB7367;
$base-500: #AF5246;
$base-600: #86443C;
$base-700: #60352F;
$base-800: #3F2522;
$base-900: #271816;
$base-hover: #B43D2D;
$base-subtle: #ECD1CD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D15646",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E1DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFC4BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DE9A91",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB7367",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF5246",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86443C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60352F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2522",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271816",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D15646

Color Lab

Pairs with #D15646

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