# Indian Red Color (#CD5C5C)

> Indian Red is a CSS named color defined as hex code #CD5C5C.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/indian-red/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `indianred`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #CD5C5C
- **RGB**: rgb(205, 92, 92)
- **HSL**: hsl(0, 53%, 58%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(0, 55%, 80%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(0%, 55%, 55%, 20%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.615 0.144 22.2)

## What Colors Go With Indian Red
Contrast is each color on Indian Red (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **Black (#000000)**: 5.28:1, text-safe. Strong, readable text on indian red.
- **Ivory (#FFFFF0)**: 3.94:1, background or accent. A warm neutral background around indian red accents.
- **Wheat (#F5DEB3)**: 3.03:1, background or accent. A sandy beige for earthy, natural palettes.
- **Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F)**: 2.25:1, background or accent. A muted charcoal-green that grounds the palette.
- **Light Steel Blue (#B0C4DE)**: 2.23:1, background or accent. A soft, dusty blue for a gentle, vintage contrast.
- **Navy (#000080)**: 4.03:1, background or accent. A deep blue that reads as classic and formal next to it.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Indian Red**: 5.28:1 (Passes AA for all text; AAA for large text only)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Indian Red**: 3.98:1 (Passes AA for large text only)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Indian Red**: 3.88:1 (Passes AA for large text only)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Indian Red**: 1.44:1 (Fails AA and AAA)

## 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.

## Background Download
- **Format**: PNG 1920x1080 solid background
- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/images/backgrounds/indian-red-1920x1080.png