What color is #DC515F?

#DC515F is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(220, 81, 95), and in HSL hsl(354, 67%, 59%).

Is #DC515F accessible as text?

On white, #DC515F has a contrast ratio of 3.90:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.39:1 (passes). For text placed on #DC515F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DC515F?

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

What colors go well with #DC515F?

#DC515F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #50DCCE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DC515F below.

Is #DC515F good for buttons?

#DC515F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DC515F — white text only reaches 3.90:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DC515F the same as CSS indianred?

No — #DC515F is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DC515F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DC515F

Not just a swatch — here's how #DC515F works with other colors. Named schemes with #DC515F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DC515F 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DC515F Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DC515F 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 #DC515F 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 #DC515F Secondary #D7A3A4 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 #DC515F 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 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

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

Naturalness 42/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 67/100

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.

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People also use #DC515F 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 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E0E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DC7150 — 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 #DC515F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DC515F;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 81 95;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.4% 0.173 17.8);
  --color-50: #FDF2F3;
  --color-100: #F9DCDF;
  --color-200: #F1BBC0;
  --color-300: #E38C95;
  --color-400: #D0626D;
  --color-500: #B53F4B;
  --color-600: #8B3740;
  --color-700: #622C32;
  --color-800: #412024;
  --color-900: #281617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F3',
    100: '#F9DCDF',
    200: '#F1BBC0',
    300: '#E38C95',
    400: '#D0626D',
    500: '#B53F4B',
    600: '#8B3740',
    700: '#622C32',
    800: '#412024',
    900: '#281617',
  },
}

$base: #DC515F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F3;
$base-100: #F9DCDF;
$base-200: #F1BBC0;
$base-300: #E38C95;
$base-400: #D0626D;
$base-500: #B53F4B;
$base-600: #8B3740;
$base-700: #622C32;
$base-800: #412024;
$base-900: #281617;
$base-hover: #C92838;
$base-subtle: #F0D0D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DC515F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BBC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E38C95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D0626D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B53F4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B3740",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622C32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412024",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DC515F

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Pairs with #DC515F

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