What color is #D64457?

#D64457 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(214, 68, 87), and in HSL hsl(352, 64%, 55%).

Is #D64457 accessible as text?

On white, #D64457 has a contrast ratio of 4.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.82:1 (passes). For text placed on #D64457, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D64457?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-600 (#EC003F).

What colors go well with #D64457?

#D64457 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #43D6C2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D64457 below.

Is #D64457 good for buttons?

#D64457 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D64457 — white text only reaches 4.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D64457 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #D64457 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D64457 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D64457

Not just a swatch — here's how #D64457 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D64457 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D64457 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 Secondary #3C3833

Brick Red 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 #D64457 Secondary #7C4828 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

Brick Red plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D64457 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Brick Red as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D64457 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2038 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Brick Red 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 #D64457 Secondary #D09B9C Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Brick 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 Brick Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D64457 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 92/100

Warm

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

Softness 40/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 35/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 86/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 17/100

Very low

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

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3DDE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D66043 — 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 #D64457 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D64457;
  --color-base-rgb: 214 68 87;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.9% 0.182 17.2);
  --color-50: #FDF2F3;
  --color-100: #F8DDE0;
  --color-200: #F0BCC3;
  --color-300: #E18E99;
  --color-400: #CE6472;
  --color-500: #B34251;
  --color-600: #893944;
  --color-700: #612E34;
  --color-800: #402125;
  --color-900: #271618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brick-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F3',
    100: '#F8DDE0',
    200: '#F0BCC3',
    300: '#E18E99',
    400: '#CE6472',
    500: '#B34251',
    600: '#893944',
    700: '#612E34',
    800: '#402125',
    900: '#271618',
  },
}

$base: #D64457;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F3;
$base-100: #F8DDE0;
$base-200: #F0BCC3;
$base-300: #E18E99;
$base-400: #CE6472;
$base-500: #B34251;
$base-600: #893944;
$base-700: #612E34;
$base-800: #402125;
$base-900: #271618;
$base-hover: #B8283C;
$base-subtle: #EDCCD0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D64457",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BCC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E18E99",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CE6472",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B34251",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#893944",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#612E34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402125",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D64457

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