What color is #DB4E6A?

#DB4E6A is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 78, 106), and in HSL hsl(348, 66%, 58%).

Is #DB4E6A accessible as text?

On white, #DB4E6A has a contrast ratio of 3.95:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB4E6A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB4E6A?

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

What colors go well with #DB4E6A?

#DB4E6A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4DDBBE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB4E6A below.

Is #DB4E6A good for buttons?

#DB4E6A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB4E6A — white text only reaches 3.95:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB4E6A the same as CSS indianred?

No — #DB4E6A is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB4E6A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB4E6A

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB4E6A works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB4E6A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB4E6A Secondary #B8622A Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Blush Pink 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 #DB4E6A Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989664 Secondary #3C3833

Blush Pink 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DB4E6A Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Blush Pink opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DB4E6A Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2038 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Blush Pink 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 #DB4E6A Secondary #D6A2A7 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Blush Pink 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 Blush Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DB4E6A 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 89/100

Warm

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

Softness 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 40/100

Low

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

Naturalness 32/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 68/100

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 19/100

Very low

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

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB4E6A

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People also use #DB4E6A with

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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 4.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4DFE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB604D — 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 #DB4E6A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB4E6A;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 78 106;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.2% 0.176 12.0);
  --color-50: #FDF2F4;
  --color-100: #F9DCE2;
  --color-200: #F1BBC6;
  --color-300: #E28D9E;
  --color-400: #D06278;
  --color-500: #B54058;
  --color-600: #8A3848;
  --color-700: #622D37;
  --color-800: #402127;
  --color-900: #281619;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  blush-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F4',
    100: '#F9DCE2',
    200: '#F1BBC6',
    300: '#E28D9E',
    400: '#D06278',
    500: '#B54058',
    600: '#8A3848',
    700: '#622D37',
    800: '#402127',
    900: '#281619',
  },
}

$base: #DB4E6A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F4;
$base-100: #F9DCE2;
$base-200: #F1BBC6;
$base-300: #E28D9E;
$base-400: #D06278;
$base-500: #B54058;
$base-600: #8A3848;
$base-700: #622D37;
$base-800: #402127;
$base-900: #281619;
$base-hover: #C42847;
$base-subtle: #EFCFD5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB4E6A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BBC6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E28D9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D06278",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B54058",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A3848",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622D37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402127",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281619",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB4E6A

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB4E6A

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