What color is #DF767A?

#DF767A is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(223, 118, 122), and in HSL hsl(358, 62%, 67%).

Is #DF767A accessible as text?

On white, #DF767A has a contrast ratio of 3.00:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.01:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF767A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF767A?

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

What colors go well with #DF767A?

#DF767A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #77DFDC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF767A below.

Is #DF767A good for buttons?

#DF767A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF767A — white text only reaches 3.00:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF767A the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #DF767A is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#DF767A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF767A

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF767A works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF767A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF767A Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 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 #DF767A Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

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 #DF767A Accent #AEC3B2 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 #DF767A 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 #DF767A Secondary #E2BBBA 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 #DF767A 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

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 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 66/100

High

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DF767A

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People also use #DF767A 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E7E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DF9677 — 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 #DF767A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DF767A;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 118 122;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.6% 0.131 18.7);
  --color-50: #FDF2F2;
  --color-100: #F8DDDE;
  --color-200: #EFBDBF;
  --color-300: #E09092;
  --color-400: #CC6669;
  --color-500: #B14447;
  --color-600: #873A3D;
  --color-700: #602E30;
  --color-800: #3F2223;
  --color-900: #271617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  terracotta: {
    50: '#FDF2F2',
    100: '#F8DDDE',
    200: '#EFBDBF',
    300: '#E09092',
    400: '#CC6669',
    500: '#B14447',
    600: '#873A3D',
    700: '#602E30',
    800: '#3F2223',
    900: '#271617',
  },
}

$base: #DF767A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F2;
$base-100: #F8DDDE;
$base-200: #EFBDBF;
$base-300: #E09092;
$base-400: #CC6669;
$base-500: #B14447;
$base-600: #873A3D;
$base-700: #602E30;
$base-800: #3F2223;
$base-900: #271617;
$base-hover: #D23F44;
$base-subtle: #F2DADB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF767A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E09092",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC6669",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B14447",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873A3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602E30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2223",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DF767A

Color Lab

Pairs with #DF767A

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