What color is #DB6867?

#DB6867 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 104, 103), and in HSL hsl(1, 62%, 63%).

Is #DB6867 accessible as text?

On white, #DB6867 has a contrast ratio of 3.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.19:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB6867, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB6867?

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

What colors go well with #DB6867?

#DB6867 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #66D9DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB6867 below.

Is #DB6867 good for buttons?

#DB6867 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB6867 — white text only reaches 3.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB6867 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #DB6867 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB6867 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB6867

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB6867 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB6867 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB6867 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Terracotta 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 #DB6867 Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Terracotta 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 #DB6867 Accent #ADC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Terracotta 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 #DB6867 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Terracotta 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 #DB6867 Secondary #DBB0AD Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Terracotta 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 Terracotta carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DB6867 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 88/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 72/100

High

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 76/100

High

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

Surface fit 23/100

Low

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

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E4E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB8F66 — 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 #DB6867 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB6867;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 104 103;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.5% 0.145 22.4);
  --color-50: #FDF2F2;
  --color-100: #F8DEDD;
  --color-200: #EFBEBD;
  --color-300: #E09190;
  --color-400: #CC6766;
  --color-500: #B14644;
  --color-600: #873C3A;
  --color-700: #602F2E;
  --color-800: #3F2222;
  --color-900: #271616;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  terracotta: {
    50: '#FDF2F2',
    100: '#F8DEDD',
    200: '#EFBEBD',
    300: '#E09190',
    400: '#CC6766',
    500: '#B14644',
    600: '#873C3A',
    700: '#602F2E',
    800: '#3F2222',
    900: '#271616',
  },
}

$base: #DB6867;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F2;
$base-100: #F8DEDD;
$base-200: #EFBEBD;
$base-300: #E09190;
$base-400: #CC6766;
$base-500: #B14644;
$base-600: #873C3A;
$base-700: #602F2E;
$base-800: #3F2222;
$base-900: #271616;
$base-hover: #CF3532;
$base-subtle: #F0D6D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB6867",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DEDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBEBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E09190",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC6766",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B14644",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873C3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2222",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271616",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB6867

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB6867

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