What color is #DB514F?

#DB514F is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 81, 79), and in HSL hsl(1, 66%, 58%).

Is #DB514F accessible as text?

On white, #DB514F has a contrast ratio of 3.96:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.30:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB514F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB514F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-500 (#FB2C36).

What colors go well with #DB514F?

#DB514F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4DD8DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB514F below.

Is #DB514F good for buttons?

#DB514F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB514F — white text only reaches 3.96:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB514F the same as CSS indianred?

No — #DB514F is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB514F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB514F

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB514F works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB514F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB514F Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 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 #DB514F Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #979664 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 #DB514F Secondary #7B4928 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 #DB514F Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 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 #DB514F Secondary #D5A39E 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 #DB514F 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 95/100

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 51/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 48/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

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 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.

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People also use #DB514F with

Pale Violet Red Butterscotch 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 4.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E0DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB7F4D — 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 #DB514F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB514F;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 81 79;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.0% 0.174 24.4);
  --color-50: #FDF2F2;
  --color-100: #F9DDDC;
  --color-200: #F1BCBB;
  --color-300: #E28E8D;
  --color-400: #D06462;
  --color-500: #B54240;
  --color-600: #8A3938;
  --color-700: #622E2D;
  --color-800: #402121;
  --color-900: #281616;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F2',
    100: '#F9DDDC',
    200: '#F1BCBB',
    300: '#E28E8D',
    400: '#D06462',
    500: '#B54240',
    600: '#8A3938',
    700: '#622E2D',
    800: '#402121',
    900: '#281616',
  },
}

$base: #DB514F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F2;
$base-100: #F9DDDC;
$base-200: #F1BCBB;
$base-300: #E28E8D;
$base-400: #D06462;
$base-500: #B54240;
$base-600: #8A3938;
$base-700: #622E2D;
$base-800: #402121;
$base-900: #281616;
$base-hover: #C42B28;
$base-subtle: #EFCFCF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB514F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DDDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BCBB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E28E8D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D06462",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B54240",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A3938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622E2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402121",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281616",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB514F

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB514F

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