#d4553a
#d4553a is rgb(212, 85, 58), or hsl(11, 64%, 53%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is orange-700 (#ca3500), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 4.07:1 | fail | pass | fail |
| black | 5.16:1 | pass | pass | fail |
| slate-900 | 4.39:1 | fail | pass | fail |
| gray-100 | 3.70:1 | fail | pass | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #d4553a in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #d4553a in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #c9a227
Used together in Cyber Chinese, Ukiyo-e Digital.
1.68:1
Not for normal text - #00d4ff
Used together in Cyber Chinese.
2.30:1
Not for normal text - #0a0a0a
Used together in Cyber Chinese.
4.86:1
AA normal text - #1a3055
Used together in Ukiyo-e Digital.
3.23:1
Not for normal text - #3d6b8e
Used together in Ukiyo-e Digital.
1.40:1
Not for normal text - #a020f0
Used together in Cyber Chinese.
1.30:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #d4553a: 5.16:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #d4553a.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #d4553a as the primary color, following the Cyber Chinese style: rgb(212, 85, 58), nearest Tailwind token orange-700. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 4.07:1 on white, 5.16:1 on black).
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Questions about #d4553a
What color is #d4553a?
#d4553a is rgb(212, 85, 58), or hsl(11, 64%, 53%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is orange-700 (#ca3500), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #d4553a?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #d4553a: 5.16:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #d4553a in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#d4553a], text-[#d4553a], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.