Indian Red Color (#CD5C5C)
Indian Red is a CSS named color defined as hex code #CD5C5C. Indian Red is a muted, slightly dusty red with a warm pinkish cast. Its equal green and blue values keep it from looking bright. The name comes from a traditional iron-oxide red pigment.
Color Overview & Formats
indianredLuminance: 0.2141| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #CD5C5C | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(205, 92, 92) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 53%, 58%) | Hue (0°), Saturation (53%), Lightness (58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 55%, 80%) | Hue, Saturation (55%), Value/Brightness (80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 55%, 55%, 20%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.615 0.144 22.2) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #CD5C5C; /* or indianred */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #CD5C5C, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Indian Red reaches 5.28:1 (WCAG AA).
What Colors Go With Indian Red?
These 6 colors all go well with Indian Red (#CD5C5C), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Indian Red: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Indian Red (HSL 0°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (0° to 180°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (330° and 30°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (120° and 240°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 5.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 3.98:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 3.88:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Indian Red Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#CD5C5C)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
indianred = #cd5c5c (rgb(205, 92, 92))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it where you want red without the alarm: muted buttons, tags, illustrations, and vintage or earthy palettes. On Indian Red, black text passes WCAG AA at every size (5.28:1); white text passes only for large text (3.98:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Indian Red?
Yes. Black text on Indian Red has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 5.28:1, which passes AA (4.5:1) for all text sizes but not the stricter AAA level (7:1) for body text.
Can I use white text on Indian Red?
Only for large text. White text on Indian Red has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 3.98:1: enough for large text (3:1) but below the 4.5:1 needed for body text.
What colors go with Indian Red?
Black, Ivory, Wheat, Dark Slate Gray, Light Steel Blue and Navy all go well with Indian Red. Black (5.28:1) has enough contrast for text on Indian Red; Ivory, Wheat, Dark Slate Gray, Light Steel Blue and Navy work better as a background or accent.
Why is it called Indian Red?
It is named after Indian red, a traditional red iron-oxide pigment. In CSS the name only refers to the color #CD5C5C.