What color is #D95D2F?

#D95D2F is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(217, 93, 47), and in HSL hsl(16, 69%, 52%).

Is #D95D2F accessible as text?

On white, #D95D2F has a contrast ratio of 3.78:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #D95D2F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D95D2F?

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

What colors go well with #D95D2F?

#D95D2F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #30ACD9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D95D2F below.

Is #D95D2F good for buttons?

#D95D2F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D95D2F — white text only reaches 3.78:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D95D2F the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #D95D2F is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) 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.

#D95D2F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D95D2F

Not just a swatch — here's how #D95D2F works with other colors. Named schemes with #D95D2F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D95D2F Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Cinnabar 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 #D95D2F Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Cinnabar 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 #D95D2F Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Cinnabar 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 #D95D2F Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Cinnabar 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 #D95D2F Secondary #D5A898 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D95D2F 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 99/100

Warm

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

Softness 44/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

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

Naturalness 74/100

High

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

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 64/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 82/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 20/100

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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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 4.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E1DA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D99530 — 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 #D95D2F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D95D2F;
  --color-base-rgb: 217 93 47;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.8% 0.167 39.6);
  --color-50: #FDF5F2;
  --color-100: #F9E4DC;
  --color-200: #F2C9BA;
  --color-300: #E4A38B;
  --color-400: #D27E60;
  --color-500: #B75E3E;
  --color-600: #8C4D36;
  --color-700: #633A2C;
  --color-800: #412920;
  --color-900: #281A15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cinnabar: {
    50: '#FDF5F2',
    100: '#F9E4DC',
    200: '#F2C9BA',
    300: '#E4A38B',
    400: '#D27E60',
    500: '#B75E3E',
    600: '#8C4D36',
    700: '#633A2C',
    800: '#412920',
    900: '#281A15',
  },
}

$base: #D95D2F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF5F2;
$base-100: #F9E4DC;
$base-200: #F2C9BA;
$base-300: #E4A38B;
$base-400: #D27E60;
$base-500: #B75E3E;
$base-600: #8C4D36;
$base-700: #633A2C;
$base-800: #412920;
$base-900: #281A15;
$base-hover: #B34821;
$base-subtle: #EED1C7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D95D2F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E4DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2C9BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E4A38B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D27E60",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B75E3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C4D36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#633A2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412920",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281A15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D95D2F

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