What color is #D45E68?

#D45E68 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(212, 94, 104), and in HSL hsl(355, 58%, 60%).

Is #D45E68 accessible as text?

On white, #D45E68 has a contrast ratio of 3.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #D45E68, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D45E68?

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

What colors go well with #D45E68?

#D45E68 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5ED4CA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D45E68 below.

Is #D45E68 good for buttons?

#D45E68 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D45E68 — white text only reaches 3.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D45E68 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #D45E68 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D45E68 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D45E68

Not just a swatch — here's how #D45E68 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D45E68 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D45E68 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D45E68 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 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 #D45E68 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9BA09E 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 #D45E68 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 #D45E68 Secondary #D4A8A8 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 #D45E68 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 87/100

Warm

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

Softness 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 59/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 84/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 20/100

Very 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 #D45E68 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 #D47B5E — 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 #D45E68 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D45E68;
  --color-base-rgb: 212 94 104;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.1% 0.149 17.2);
  --color-50: #FCF2F3;
  --color-100: #F7DEE0;
  --color-200: #EEBFC3;
  --color-300: #DD9298;
  --color-400: #C96971;
  --color-500: #AD4750;
  --color-600: #853D43;
  --color-700: #5F3034;
  --color-800: #3E2325;
  --color-900: #261718;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF2F3',
    100: '#F7DEE0',
    200: '#EEBFC3',
    300: '#DD9298',
    400: '#C96971',
    500: '#AD4750',
    600: '#853D43',
    700: '#5F3034',
    800: '#3E2325',
    900: '#261718',
  },
}

$base: #D45E68;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F3;
$base-100: #F7DEE0;
$base-200: #EEBFC3;
$base-300: #DD9298;
$base-400: #C96971;
$base-500: #AD4750;
$base-600: #853D43;
$base-700: #5F3034;
$base-800: #3E2325;
$base-900: #261718;
$base-hover: #C1333F;
$base-subtle: #EED3D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D45E68",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DEE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEBFC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DD9298",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C96971",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD4750",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#853D43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3034",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261718",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D45E68

Color Lab

Pairs with #D45E68

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