What color is #DB5762?

#DB5762 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 87, 98), and in HSL hsl(355, 65%, 60%).

Is #DB5762 accessible as text?

On white, #DB5762 has a contrast ratio of 3.78:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.55:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB5762, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB5762?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #DB5762?

#DB5762 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #57DBD0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB5762 below.

Is #DB5762 good for buttons?

#DB5762 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB5762 — white text only reaches 3.78:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB5762 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #DB5762 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB5762 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB5762

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB5762 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB5762 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB5762 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DB5762 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Indian Red 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 #DB5762 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Indian Red 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 #DB5762 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Indian Red 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 #DB5762 Secondary #D7A6A6 Support #9B9087 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 #DB5762 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 92/100

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 49/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 50/100

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.

Pairs with #DB5762

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People also use #DB5762 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 4.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E1E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB7857 — 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 #DB5762 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB5762;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 87 98;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.1% 0.165 18.2);
  --color-50: #FDF2F3;
  --color-100: #F9DDDF;
  --color-200: #F1BCC0;
  --color-300: #E28E95;
  --color-400: #CF636C;
  --color-500: #B4414B;
  --color-600: #89383F;
  --color-700: #622D32;
  --color-800: #402123;
  --color-900: #271617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F3',
    100: '#F9DDDF',
    200: '#F1BCC0',
    300: '#E28E95',
    400: '#CF636C',
    500: '#B4414B',
    600: '#89383F',
    700: '#622D32',
    800: '#402123',
    900: '#271617',
  },
}

$base: #DB5762;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F3;
$base-100: #F9DDDF;
$base-200: #F1BCC0;
$base-300: #E28E95;
$base-400: #CF636C;
$base-500: #B4414B;
$base-600: #89383F;
$base-700: #622D32;
$base-800: #402123;
$base-900: #271617;
$base-hover: #CA2B38;
$base-subtle: #F0D1D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB5762",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DDDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BCC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E28E95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF636C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B4414B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#89383F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402123",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB5762

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB5762

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