What color is #DB4753?

#DB4753 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 71, 83), and in HSL hsl(355, 67%, 57%).

Is #DB4753 accessible as text?

On white, #DB4753 has a contrast ratio of 4.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.04:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB4753, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB4753?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-600 (#EC003F).

What colors go well with #DB4753?

#DB4753 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #48DBCF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB4753 below.

Is #DB4753 good for buttons?

#DB4753 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB4753 — white text only reaches 4.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB4753 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #DB4753 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB4753 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB4753

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB4753 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB4753 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB4753 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 Secondary #3C3833

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 #DB4753 Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB4753 Secondary #B86327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Vermilion as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DB4753 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2038 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

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 #DB4753 Secondary #D49E9D Support #9B9087 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 #DB4753 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 93/100

Warm

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

Softness 40/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 41/100

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 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 83/100

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 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB4753

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People also use #DB4753 with

Orchid Butterscotch Turquoise Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

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 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4DEE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB6D48 — 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 #DB4753 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB4753;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 71 83;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.9% 0.184 20.0);
  --color-50: #FDF2F3;
  --color-100: #F9DCDF;
  --color-200: #F1BBC0;
  --color-300: #E38C94;
  --color-400: #D0626B;
  --color-500: #B53F49;
  --color-600: #8B373E;
  --color-700: #622C31;
  --color-800: #412023;
  --color-900: #281617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  vermilion: {
    50: '#FDF2F3',
    100: '#F9DCDF',
    200: '#F1BBC0',
    300: '#E38C94',
    400: '#D0626B',
    500: '#B53F49',
    600: '#8B373E',
    700: '#622C31',
    800: '#412023',
    900: '#281617',
  },
}

$base: #DB4753;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F3;
$base-100: #F9DCDF;
$base-200: #F1BBC0;
$base-300: #E38C94;
$base-400: #D0626B;
$base-500: #B53F49;
$base-600: #8B373E;
$base-700: #622C31;
$base-800: #412023;
$base-900: #281617;
$base-hover: #C22633;
$base-subtle: #EFCDD0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB4753",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BBC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E38C94",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D0626B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B53F49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B373E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622C31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412023",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB4753

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB4753

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