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#D15147 color code is #D15147. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d15147.

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#D15147 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D15147 is 0.1990. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.22:1 against white and 4.98:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D15147 on white4.22:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#D15147 on black4.98:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #D151474.22:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #D151474.98:1AA

#D15147 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D15147?+
The hex code for #D15147 is #D15147. In RGB it's rgb(209, 81, 71), and in HSL it's hsl(4, 60%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #D15147?+
#D15147 in RGB is (209, 81, 71). Written in CSS: rgb(209, 81, 71).
What is the CMYK value of #D15147?+
#D15147 converts to CMYK(0%, 61%, 66%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D15147.
Is #d15147 a warm or cool color?+
#D15147 (#D15147) is a warm red — its hue sits at 4° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d15147 belong to?+
#D15147 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 4°, 60%, 55% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #d15147 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D15147 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.22:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #d15147?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D15147 (#D15147) is 3010 C Vermillion, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D15147 in design

Practical guidance for using #d15147 (#D15147) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D15147 (#D15147) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D15147 (#D15147) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#D15147 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #d15147 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#D15147 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.