What color is #D76D5B?

#D76D5B is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(215, 109, 91), and in HSL hsl(9, 61%, 60%).

Is #D76D5B accessible as text?

On white, #D76D5B has a contrast ratio of 3.37:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.23:1 (passes). For text placed on #D76D5B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D76D5B?

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

What colors go well with #D76D5B?

#D76D5B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5BC5D7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D76D5B below.

Is #D76D5B good for buttons?

#D76D5B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D76D5B — white text only reaches 3.37:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D76D5B the same as CSS indianred?

No — #D76D5B is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D76D5B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D76D5B

Not just a swatch — here's how #D76D5B works with other colors. Named schemes with #D76D5B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D76D5B Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #D76D5B 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 #D76D5B 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 #D76D5B 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 #D76D5B Secondary #D9B1A9 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 #D76D5B 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 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 76/100

High

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

Surface fit 26/100

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 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E4E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D7975B — 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 #D76D5B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D76D5B;
  --color-base-rgb: 215 109 91;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.5% 0.137 31.1);
  --color-50: #FCF4F2;
  --color-100: #F8E1DD;
  --color-200: #EFC5BD;
  --color-300: #DF9C90;
  --color-400: #CB7667;
  --color-500: #B05545;
  --color-600: #87463B;
  --color-700: #60362F;
  --color-800: #3F2622;
  --color-900: #271916;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  terracotta: {
    50: '#FCF4F2',
    100: '#F8E1DD',
    200: '#EFC5BD',
    300: '#DF9C90',
    400: '#CB7667',
    500: '#B05545',
    600: '#87463B',
    700: '#60362F',
    800: '#3F2622',
    900: '#271916',
  },
}

$base: #D76D5B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F2;
$base-100: #F8E1DD;
$base-200: #EFC5BD;
$base-300: #DF9C90;
$base-400: #CB7667;
$base-500: #B05545;
$base-600: #87463B;
$base-700: #60362F;
$base-800: #3F2622;
$base-900: #271916;
$base-hover: #C54630;
$base-subtle: #EFD6D2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D76D5B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E1DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFC5BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DF9C90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB7667",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B05545",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87463B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60362F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2622",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271916",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D76D5B

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