What color is #D85249?

#D85249 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(216, 82, 73), and in HSL hsl(4, 65%, 57%).

Is #D85249 accessible as text?

On white, #D85249 has a contrast ratio of 4.02:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.22:1 (passes). For text placed on #D85249, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D85249?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-600 (#F54900).

What colors go well with #D85249?

#D85249 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4ACFD9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D85249 below.

Is #D85249 good for buttons?

#D85249 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D85249 — white text only reaches 4.02:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D85249 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #D85249 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D85249 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D85249

Not just a swatch — here's how #D85249 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D85249 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D85249 Secondary #B76326 Accent #787743 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D85249 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Indian 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 #D85249 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Indian 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D85249 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2E

Indian 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 #D85249 Secondary #D3A29B 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 #D85249 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 96/100

Warm

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

Softness 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 40/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 85/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 18/100

Very low

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

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D85249 with

Pale Violet Red Goldenrod Medium Turquoise Gainsboro Espresso

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 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E0DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D9834A — 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 #D85249 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #D85249;
  --color-base-rgb: 216 82 73;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.5% 0.170 27.1);
  --color-50: #FDF3F2;
  --color-100: #F9DEDD;
  --color-200: #F1BFBC;
  --color-300: #E2938E;
  --color-400: #CF6A63;
  --color-500: #B44941;
  --color-600: #893E38;
  --color-700: #62312D;
  --color-800: #402321;
  --color-900: #271716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FDF3F2',
    100: '#F9DEDD',
    200: '#F1BFBC',
    300: '#E2938E',
    400: '#CF6A63',
    500: '#B44941',
    600: '#893E38',
    700: '#62312D',
    800: '#402321',
    900: '#271716',
  },
}

$base: #D85249;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF3F2;
$base-100: #F9DEDD;
$base-200: #F1BFBC;
$base-300: #E2938E;
$base-400: #CF6A63;
$base-500: #B44941;
$base-600: #893E38;
$base-700: #62312D;
$base-800: #402321;
$base-900: #271716;
$base-hover: #C03329;
$base-subtle: #EED0CE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D85249",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DEDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BFBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2938E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF6A63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B44941",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#893E38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62312D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402321",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D85249

Color Lab

Pairs with #D85249

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