What color is #D2606D?

#D2606D is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(210, 96, 109), and in HSL hsl(353, 56%, 60%).

Is #D2606D accessible as text?

On white, #D2606D has a contrast ratio of 3.73:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.63:1 (passes). For text placed on #D2606D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D2606D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #D2606D?

#D2606D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #60D2C5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D2606D below.

Is #D2606D good for buttons?

#D2606D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D2606D — white text only reaches 3.73:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D2606D the same as CSS indianred?

No — #D2606D is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D2606D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D2606D

Not just a swatch — here's how #D2606D works with other colors. Named schemes with #D2606D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D2606D Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D2606D Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

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

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D2606D Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Indian Red opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D2606D Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Indian Red sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D2606D Secondary #D3A8AA Support #9B9087 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 #D2606D 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 83/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 21/100

Low

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

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D2606D with

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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 5.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E2E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D27960 — 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 #D2606D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D2606D;
  --color-base-rgb: 210 96 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.2% 0.144 15.1);
  --color-50: #FCF3F4;
  --color-100: #F7DFE1;
  --color-200: #EDBFC5;
  --color-300: #DC939C;
  --color-400: #C76B75;
  --color-500: #AC4955;
  --color-600: #843E46;
  --color-700: #5E3136;
  --color-800: #3E2326;
  --color-900: #261719;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F4',
    100: '#F7DFE1',
    200: '#EDBFC5',
    300: '#DC939C',
    400: '#C76B75',
    500: '#AC4955',
    600: '#843E46',
    700: '#5E3136',
    800: '#3E2326',
    900: '#261719',
  },
}

$base: #D2606D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F4;
$base-100: #F7DFE1;
$base-200: #EDBFC5;
$base-300: #DC939C;
$base-400: #C76B75;
$base-500: #AC4955;
$base-600: #843E46;
$base-700: #5E3136;
$base-800: #3E2326;
$base-900: #261719;
$base-hover: #BF3646;
$base-subtle: #EDD3D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D2606D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DFE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDBFC5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DC939C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C76B75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC4955",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#843E46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3136",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2326",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261719",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D2606D

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Pairs with #D2606D

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