What color is #D4533F?

#D4533F is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(212, 83, 63), and in HSL hsl(8, 63%, 54%).

Is #D4533F accessible as text?

On white, #D4533F has a contrast ratio of 4.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.11:1 (passes). For text placed on #D4533F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D4533F?

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

What colors go well with #D4533F?

#D4533F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #40C0D4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D4533F below.

Is #D4533F good for buttons?

#D4533F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D4533F — white text only reaches 4.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D4533F the same as CSS indianred?

No — #D4533F is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D4533F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D4533F

Not just a swatch — here's how #D4533F works with other colors. Named schemes with #D4533F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D4533F Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Cinnabar 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 #D4533F Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969665 Secondary #3B3833

Cinnabar 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 #D4533F Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Cinnabar 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 #D4533F Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Cinnabar 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 #D4533F Secondary #D0A197 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D4533F 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 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 41/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 67/100

High

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 87/100

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 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D4533F 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 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E0DD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D48540 — 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 #D4533F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D4533F;
  --color-base-rgb: 212 83 63;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.9% 0.167 31.2);
  --color-50: #FDF3F2;
  --color-100: #F8E1DD;
  --color-200: #F0C3BD;
  --color-300: #E09A8F;
  --color-400: #CD7365;
  --color-500: #B25243;
  --color-600: #88443A;
  --color-700: #61352E;
  --color-800: #402521;
  --color-900: #271816;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cinnabar: {
    50: '#FDF3F2',
    100: '#F8E1DD',
    200: '#F0C3BD',
    300: '#E09A8F',
    400: '#CD7365',
    500: '#B25243',
    600: '#88443A',
    700: '#61352E',
    800: '#402521',
    900: '#271816',
  },
}

$base: #D4533F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF3F2;
$base-100: #F8E1DD;
$base-200: #F0C3BD;
$base-300: #E09A8F;
$base-400: #CD7365;
$base-500: #B25243;
$base-600: #88443A;
$base-700: #61352E;
$base-800: #402521;
$base-900: #271816;
$base-hover: #B43B29;
$base-subtle: #EDCFCB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D4533F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E1DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0C3BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E09A8F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD7365",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B25243",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#88443A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61352E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402521",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271816",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D4533F

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