What color is #DB351F?

#DB351F is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 53, 31), and in HSL hsl(7, 75%, 49%).

Is #DB351F accessible as text?

On white, #DB351F has a contrast ratio of 4.62:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.54:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB351F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB351F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-600 (#E7000B).

What colors go well with #DB351F?

#DB351F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1FC5DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB351F below.

Is #DB351F good for buttons?

#DB351F works for buttons; white text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #DB351F the same as CSS crimson?

No — #DB351F is not the CSS named color crimson, but crimson (#DC143C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB351F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB351F

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB351F works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB351F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Sunset Warmth Glow · 5 colors

Glow #DB351F Secondary #E76F52 Accent #EA9C34 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 #DB351F Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969665 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 #DB351F Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

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 #DB351F Surface #F3E6D6 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 #DB351F Secondary #D0968B 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 #DB351F 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 97/100

Warm

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

Softness 36/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 45/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 29/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 79/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 80/100

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.

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People also use #DB351F with

Razzmatazz Goldenrod Lagoon Blue Gainsboro Espresso

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 #F3DAD7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB741F — 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 #DB351F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB351F;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 53 31;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.6% 0.205 31.0);
  --color-50: #FEF3F1;
  --color-100: #FBDEDA;
  --color-200: #F5BFB8;
  --color-300: #E89287;
  --color-400: #D7695B;
  --color-500: #BC4838;
  --color-600: #903D32;
  --color-700: #663029;
  --color-800: #42231E;
  --color-900: #291714;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  vermilion: {
    50: '#FEF3F1',
    100: '#FBDEDA',
    200: '#F5BFB8',
    300: '#E89287',
    400: '#D7695B',
    500: '#BC4838',
    600: '#903D32',
    700: '#663029',
    800: '#42231E',
    900: '#291714',
  },
}

$base: #DB351F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF3F1;
$base-100: #FBDEDA;
$base-200: #F5BFB8;
$base-300: #E89287;
$base-400: #D7695B;
$base-500: #BC4838;
$base-600: #903D32;
$base-700: #663029;
$base-800: #42231E;
$base-900: #291714;
$base-hover: #AF2A19;
$base-subtle: #EEC7C2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB351F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDEDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5BFB8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E89287",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D7695B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC4838",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#903D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#663029",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42231E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291714",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB351F

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB351F

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