What color is #D37564?

#D37564 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(211, 117, 100), and in HSL hsl(9, 56%, 61%).

Is #D37564 accessible as text?

On white, #D37564 has a contrast ratio of 3.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.50:1 (passes). For text placed on #D37564, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D37564?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #D37564?

#D37564 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #64C3D3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D37564 below.

Is #D37564 good for buttons?

#D37564 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D37564 — white text only reaches 3.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D37564 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #D37564 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D37564 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D37564

Not just a swatch — here's how #D37564 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D37564 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D37564 Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Terracotta 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 #D37564 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Terracotta 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 #D37564 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28314B

Terracotta 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 #D37564 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Terracotta 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 #D37564 Secondary #D9B5AE Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Terracotta 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 Terracotta carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D37564 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 84/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 68/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 72/100

High

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

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D37564

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People also use #D37564 with

Puce Dark Khaki 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 5.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E5E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D39A64 — 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 #D37564 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D37564;
  --color-base-rgb: 211 117 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.4% 0.121 31.3);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F7E2DF;
  --color-200: #EDC6BF;
  --color-300: #DC9E93;
  --color-400: #C7796B;
  --color-500: #AC5849;
  --color-600: #84493E;
  --color-700: #5E3831;
  --color-800: #3E2723;
  --color-900: #261917;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  terracotta: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F7E2DF',
    200: '#EDC6BF',
    300: '#DC9E93',
    400: '#C7796B',
    500: '#AC5849',
    600: '#84493E',
    700: '#5E3831',
    800: '#3E2723',
    900: '#261917',
  },
}

$base: #D37564;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F7E2DF;
$base-200: #EDC6BF;
$base-300: #DC9E93;
$base-400: #C7796B;
$base-500: #AC5849;
$base-600: #84493E;
$base-700: #5E3831;
$base-800: #3E2723;
$base-900: #261917;
$base-hover: #C24C37;
$base-subtle: #EED8D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D37564",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E2DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDC6BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DC9E93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7796B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC5849",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84493E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3831",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2723",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261917",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D37564

Color Lab

Pairs with #D37564

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