What color is #D4665E?

#D4665E is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(212, 102, 94), and in HSL hsl(4, 58%, 60%).

Is #D4665E accessible as text?

On white, #D4665E has a contrast ratio of 3.58:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.86:1 (passes). For text placed on #D4665E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D4665E?

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

What colors go well with #D4665E?

#D4665E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5ECCD4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D4665E below.

Is #D4665E good for buttons?

#D4665E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D4665E — white text only reaches 3.58:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D4665E the same as CSS indianred?

No — #D4665E is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D4665E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D4665E

Not just a swatch — here's how #D4665E works with other colors. Named schemes with #D4665E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D4665E Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 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 #D4665E Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #D4665E Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

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 #D4665E Surface #F0E9DC 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 #D4665E Secondary #D5ACA7 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 #D4665E 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 88/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 83/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 54/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 81/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 23/100

Low

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

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E3E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D48D5E — 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 #D4665E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D4665E;
  --color-base-rgb: 212 102 94;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.0% 0.140 26.0);
  --color-50: #FCF3F2;
  --color-100: #F7E0DE;
  --color-200: #EEC2BF;
  --color-300: #DD9792;
  --color-400: #C96F69;
  --color-500: #AD4E47;
  --color-600: #85423D;
  --color-700: #5F3330;
  --color-800: #3E2423;
  --color-900: #261817;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F2',
    100: '#F7E0DE',
    200: '#EEC2BF',
    300: '#DD9792',
    400: '#C96F69',
    500: '#AD4E47',
    600: '#85423D',
    700: '#5F3330',
    800: '#3E2423',
    900: '#261817',
  },
}

$base: #D4665E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F2;
$base-100: #F7E0DE;
$base-200: #EEC2BF;
$base-300: #DD9792;
$base-400: #C96F69;
$base-500: #AD4E47;
$base-600: #85423D;
$base-700: #5F3330;
$base-800: #3E2423;
$base-900: #261817;
$base-hover: #C13D33;
$base-subtle: #EED5D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D4665E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E0DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEC2BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DD9792",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C96F69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD4E47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#85423D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3330",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2423",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261817",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D4665E

Color Lab

Pairs with #D4665E

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