What color is #C15B4E?

#C15B4E is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(193, 91, 78), and in HSL hsl(7, 48%, 53%).

Is #C15B4E accessible as text?

On white, #C15B4E has a contrast ratio of 4.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #C15B4E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C15B4E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-700 (#BB4D00).

What colors go well with #C15B4E?

#C15B4E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4EB3C1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C15B4E below.

Is #C15B4E good for buttons?

#C15B4E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C15B4E — white text only reaches 4.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C15B4E the same as CSS indianred?

No — #C15B4E is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#C15B4E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C15B4E

Not just a swatch — here's how #C15B4E works with other colors. Named schemes with #C15B4E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C15B4E Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Indian Red as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C15B4E Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Indian Red anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C15B4E Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Indian Red plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C15B4E Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Indian Red sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #C15B4E Secondary #C59E98 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Indian Red is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Indian Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C15B4E actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 87/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 41/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 70/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 47/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 93/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 21/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 4.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE1DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C1814E — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #C15B4E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C15B4E;
  --color-base-rgb: 193 91 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.4% 0.134 29.1);
  --color-50: #FBF4F3;
  --color-100: #F5E3E0;
  --color-200: #EAC7C3;
  --color-300: #D7A099;
  --color-400: #C17B71;
  --color-500: #A55A50;
  --color-600: #7F4A43;
  --color-700: #5B3934;
  --color-800: #3C2825;
  --color-900: #251A18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FBF4F3',
    100: '#F5E3E0',
    200: '#EAC7C3',
    300: '#D7A099',
    400: '#C17B71',
    500: '#A55A50',
    600: '#7F4A43',
    700: '#5B3934',
    800: '#3C2825',
    900: '#251A18',
  },
}

$base: #C15B4E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F3;
$base-100: #F5E3E0;
$base-200: #EAC7C3;
$base-300: #D7A099;
$base-400: #C17B71;
$base-500: #A55A50;
$base-600: #7F4A43;
$base-700: #5B3934;
$base-800: #3C2825;
$base-900: #251A18;
$base-hover: #A04438;
$base-subtle: #E8D1CE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C15B4E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E3E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC7C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7A099",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C17B71",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A55A50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4A43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3934",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2825",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251A18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C15B4E

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