Indian Red hex code
The hex code for indian red is #CD5C5C. In RGB that is rgb(205, 92, 92) and in HSL it is hsl(0, 53%, 58%).
The hex code for indian red is #CD5C5C. In RGB that is rgb(205, 92, 92) and in HSL it is hsl(0, 53%, 58%).
Indian Red · #CD5C5C
Colour codes
- HEX
- #CD5C5C
- RGB
- rgb(205, 92, 92)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 53%, 58%)
- CMYK
- 0, 55, 55, 20
- CSS name
- indianred
- Contrast on white
- 3.98:1
- Contrast on black
- 5.28:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #d77d7d
40% lighter · #e19d9d
60% lighter · #ebbebe
80% lighter · #f5dede
20% darker · #a44a4a
40% darker · #7b3737
60% darker · #522525
80% darker · #291212
Complementary colour
Indian Red · #CD5C5C
Opposite on the colour wheel · #5bcdcd
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for indian red?
The hex code for indian red is #CD5C5C. In RGB that is rgb(205, 92, 92) and in HSL it is hsl(0, 53%, 58%).
Can I use indian red for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 3.98:1 on white and 5.28:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with indian red?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #5BCDCD. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of indian red instead.
Is indian red a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword indianred, so color: indianred and color: #CD5C5C render exactly the same.