What color is #DB625C?

#DB625C is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 98, 92), and in HSL hsl(3, 64%, 61%).

Is #DB625C accessible as text?

On white, #DB625C has a contrast ratio of 3.55:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.91:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB625C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB625C?

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

What colors go well with #DB625C?

#DB625C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5CD5DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB625C below.

Is #DB625C good for buttons?

#DB625C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB625C — white text only reaches 3.55:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB625C the same as CSS indianred?

No — #DB625C is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB625C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB625C

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB625C works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB625C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB625C 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DB625C Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #DB625C Accent #ADC3B2 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 #DB625C Surface #F0E9DC 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 #DB625C Secondary #D9ACA7 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 #DB625C 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 91/100

Warm

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

Softness 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 71/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 79/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 21/100

Low

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

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DB625C 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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E3E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB8D5C — 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 #DB625C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB625C;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 98 92;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.4% 0.153 25.1);
  --color-50: #FDF3F2;
  --color-100: #F8DEDD;
  --color-200: #F0BFBC;
  --color-300: #E1928E;
  --color-400: #CE6964;
  --color-500: #B34842;
  --color-600: #893D39;
  --color-700: #61302E;
  --color-800: #402321;
  --color-900: #271716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FDF3F2',
    100: '#F8DEDD',
    200: '#F0BFBC',
    300: '#E1928E',
    400: '#CE6964',
    500: '#B34842',
    600: '#893D39',
    700: '#61302E',
    800: '#402321',
    900: '#271716',
  },
}

$base: #DB625C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF3F2;
$base-100: #F8DEDD;
$base-200: #F0BFBC;
$base-300: #E1928E;
$base-400: #CE6964;
$base-500: #B34842;
$base-600: #893D39;
$base-700: #61302E;
$base-800: #402321;
$base-900: #271716;
$base-hover: #CC352D;
$base-subtle: #F0D4D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB625C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DEDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BFBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1928E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CE6964",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B34842",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#893D39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61302E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402321",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB625C

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