Indian Red is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CD5C5C, which equals rgb(205, 92, 92) in RGB and hsl(0, 53%, 58%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M55 Y55 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CD5C5C - RGB
205, 92, 92 - HSL
0°, 53%, 58% - CMYK
0, 55, 55, 20 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, moderately saturated
About Indian Red
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.28:1. Its complementary color is #5BCDCD.
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Indian Red color codes
| HEX | #CD5C5C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 92, 92) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 53%, 58%) |
| HSV | 0°, 55%, 80% |
| CMYK | 0%, 55%, 55%, 20% |
| Decimal | 13458524 |
Shades and tints of Indian Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F7E4E4 - 100
#EEC9C9 - 200
#E6AEAE - 300
#DE9292 - 400
#D57777 - 500
#CD5C5C - 600
#AB4D4D - 700
#893D3D - 800
#672E2E - 900
#441F1F - 950
#220F0F
Color harmonies for Indian Red
- Complementary
#5BCDCD≈ Medium Light Soft Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#CD5B94≈ Medium Light Soft Blush - Analogous +30°
#CD945B≈ Medium Light Soft Orange - Triadic +120°
#5BCD5B≈ Medium Light Soft Kelly - Triadic +240°
#5B5BCD≈ Medium Light Soft Royal - Split 150°
#5BCD94≈ Medium Light Soft Mint - Split 210°
#5B94CD≈ Medium Light Soft Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Indian Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Indian Red | Aa | 3.98:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Indian Red | Aa | 5.28:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Indian Red
background-color: #CD5C5C;color: #CD5C5C;background-color: rgb(205, 92, 92);background-color: hsl(0, 53%, 58%);:root { --color-indian-red: #CD5C5C; }class="bg-[#CD5C5C]"Colors similar to Indian Red
- Medium Light Soft Scarlet
#D46054 - Medium Light Soft Cardinal
#D45460 - Medium Light Soft Red
#D45454 - Medium Light Soft Crimson
#D4546D - Medium Light Soft Vermilion
#D46D54 - Medium Light Muted Red
#BF6969 - Medium Light Muted Cardinal
#BF6972 - Medium Light Soft Ruby
#D4547A - Muted Scarlet
#B2574D - Muted Vermilion
#B2614D - Medium Light Muted Scarlet
#BF7269 - Muted Crimson
#B24D61
More red shades
- Crimson
#DC143C - Fire Brick
#B22222 - Light Coral
#F08080 - Salmon
#FA8072 - Tomato
#FF6347 - Brown
#A52A2A - Dark Red
#8B0000 - Maroon
#800000 - Red
#FF0000 - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Burgundy
#800020
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Indian Red?
The HEX code for Indian Red is #CD5C5C.
What is the RGB value of Indian Red?
Indian Red has an RGB value of 205, 92, 92 (rgb(205, 92, 92)). In HSL it is 0°, 53%, 58%.
What text color should I use on Indian Red?
Use black text on Indian Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.98:1 and black text has 5.28:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Indian Red?
The complementary color of Indian Red is #5BCDCD. Analogous colors #CD5B94 and #CD945B also pair well.