What color is #E4565D?

#E4565D is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(228, 86, 93), and in HSL hsl(357, 72%, 62%).

Is #E4565D accessible as text?

On white, #E4565D has a contrast ratio of 3.63:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.79:1 (passes). For text placed on #E4565D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E4565D?

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

What colors go well with #E4565D?

#E4565D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #58E4DD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E4565D below.

Is #E4565D good for buttons?

#E4565D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E4565D — white text only reaches 3.63:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E4565D the same as CSS indianred?

No — #E4565D is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#E4565D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E4565D

Not just a swatch — here's how #E4565D works with other colors. Named schemes with #E4565D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E4565D Secondary #B76327 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E4565D 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 #E4565D 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 #E4565D 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 #E4565D Secondary #DDA9A7 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 #E4565D 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 94/100

Warm

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

Softness 43/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 44/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 68/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 76/100

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 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #E4565D 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 5.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E2E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E48058 — 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 #E4565D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E4565D;
  --color-base-rgb: 228 86 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.2% 0.177 20.7);
  --color-50: #FDF1F2;
  --color-100: #FADBDD;
  --color-200: #F3B9BC;
  --color-300: #E6898E;
  --color-400: #D55D63;
  --color-500: #BA3B41;
  --color-600: #8E3439;
  --color-700: #642A2D;
  --color-800: #421F21;
  --color-900: #281516;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FDF1F2',
    100: '#FADBDD',
    200: '#F3B9BC',
    300: '#E6898E',
    400: '#D55D63',
    500: '#BA3B41',
    600: '#8E3439',
    700: '#642A2D',
    800: '#421F21',
    900: '#281516',
  },
}

$base: #E4565D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F2;
$base-100: #FADBDD;
$base-200: #F3B9BC;
$base-300: #E6898E;
$base-400: #D55D63;
$base-500: #BA3B41;
$base-600: #8E3439;
$base-700: #642A2D;
$base-800: #421F21;
$base-900: #281516;
$base-hover: #DA232D;
$base-subtle: #F2D2D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E4565D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3B9BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E6898E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D55D63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA3B41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E3439",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642A2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281516",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E4565D

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