What color is #D83D09?

#D83D09 is a medium, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(216, 61, 9), and in HSL hsl(15, 92%, 44%).

Is #D83D09 accessible as text?

On white, #D83D09 has a contrast ratio of 4.57:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #D83D09, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D83D09?

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

What colors go well with #D83D09?

#D83D09 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #09A4D7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D83D09 below.

Is #D83D09 good for buttons?

#D83D09 works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #D83D09 the same as CSS crimson?

No — #D83D09 is not the CSS named color crimson, but crimson (#DC143C) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#D83D09 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D83D09

Not just a swatch — here's how #D83D09 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D83D09 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Sunset Warmth Glow · 5 colors

Glow #D83D09 Secondary #E76F51 Accent #E99C33 Anchor #5C3950 Surface #F4E8D6

Vermilion glows at the center of this sunset palette, joined by coral and gold, deepened by a plum anchor and cooled with cream.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D83D09 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #959765 Secondary #3B3833

Vermilion 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 #D83D09 Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A Anchor #5A222D

Vermilion 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 #D83D09 Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Vermilion 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 #D83D09 Secondary #CE9889 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Vermilion 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 Vermilion carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D83D09 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 98/100

Warm

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

Softness 37/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 44/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 37/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 77/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 83/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 16/100

Very low

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

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D83D09

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #D83D09 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

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

Background Pair with white text at 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5D9D0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D78109 — 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 #D83D09 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D83D09;
  --color-base-rgb: 216 61 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.7% 0.199 35.6);
  --color-50: #FEF4F0;
  --color-100: #FDE1D8;
  --color-200: #FCC4B1;
  --color-300: #F39A7C;
  --color-400: #E5734D;
  --color-500: #CB5229;
  --color-600: #9A4428;
  --color-700: #6D3522;
  --color-800: #47251A;
  --color-900: #2B1812;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  vermilion: {
    50: '#FEF4F0',
    100: '#FDE1D8',
    200: '#FCC4B1',
    300: '#F39A7C',
    400: '#E5734D',
    500: '#CB5229',
    600: '#9A4428',
    700: '#6D3522',
    800: '#47251A',
    900: '#2B1812',
  },
}

$base: #D83D09;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF4F0;
$base-100: #FDE1D8;
$base-200: #FCC4B1;
$base-300: #F39A7C;
$base-400: #E5734D;
$base-500: #CB5229;
$base-600: #9A4428;
$base-700: #6D3522;
$base-800: #47251A;
$base-900: #2B1812;
$base-hover: #AC3007;
$base-subtle: #F2C5B6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D83D09",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF4F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE1D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCC4B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F39A7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E5734D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB5229",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A4428",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D3522",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47251A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1812",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}