A study in brown
Indian Red
#CD5C5C
- Family
- Brown
- L
- 0.615
- C
- 0.144
- H
- 22°
Notes
Indian Red is a muted, brick-toned red that takes its name from a historic pigment derived from iron-rich earth in South Asia, not from any depiction of people. The CSS hex sits at mid-lightness with moderate chroma, less aggressive than full red and more inviting than dark red. Heritage and craft brands use it as a primary accent. Pair with cream for a warmer palette, or with deep teal for unexpected contrast. Against white it carries enough contrast for buttons and headlines. Body text against white passes AA at sizes 18px and above; below that it falls below the threshold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Indian Red?
Indian Red is a muted, brick-toned red that takes its name from a historic pigment derived from iron-rich earth in South Asia, not from any depiction of people. The CSS hex sits at mid-lightness with moderate chroma, less aggressive than full red and more inviting than dark red. Its hex code is #CD5C5C.
What are the tints and shades of Indian Red?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Indian Red (#CD5C5C) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Indian Red?
Its complementary color is #009AA5. Triadic partners are #4B9A45 and #5482DB; analogous neighbours are #C66720 and #C45C8D.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Indian Red?
Indian Red is #CD5C5C - OKLCH 0.615 0.144 22°, rgb(205 92 92), in the brown family.