What color is #C16D64?

#C16D64 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(193, 109, 100), and in HSL hsl(6, 43%, 57%).

Is #C16D64 accessible as text?

On white, #C16D64 has a contrast ratio of 3.72:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.64:1 (passes). For text placed on #C16D64, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C16D64?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #C16D64?

#C16D64 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #62B7C0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C16D64 below.

Is #C16D64 good for buttons?

#C16D64 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C16D64 — white text only reaches 3.72:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C16D64 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #C16D64 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#C16D64 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C16D64

Not just a swatch — here's how #C16D64 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C16D64 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C16D64 Secondary #B76326 Accent #787743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #C16D64 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Rose Gold holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C16D64 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Rose Gold opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C16D64 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rose Gold sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #C16D64 Secondary #CAABA6 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rose Gold 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 Rose Gold carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C16D64 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 80/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 78/100

High

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 82/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C16D64 with

Puce Camel Verdigris Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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 5.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E4E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C08B62 — 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 #C16D64 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C16D64;
  --color-base-rgb: 193 109 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.7% 0.108 27.0);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E3E1;
  --color-200: #E8C8C5;
  --color-300: #D3A19C;
  --color-400: #BD7D75;
  --color-500: #A05C55;
  --color-600: #7C4B46;
  --color-700: #593A36;
  --color-800: #3B2826;
  --color-900: #241A19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E3E1',
    200: '#E8C8C5',
    300: '#D3A19C',
    400: '#BD7D75',
    500: '#A05C55',
    600: '#7C4B46',
    700: '#593A36',
    800: '#3B2826',
    900: '#241A19',
  },
}

$base: #C16D64;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E3E1;
$base-200: #E8C8C5;
$base-300: #D3A19C;
$base-400: #BD7D75;
$base-500: #A05C55;
$base-600: #7C4B46;
$base-700: #593A36;
$base-800: #3B2826;
$base-900: #241A19;
$base-hover: #A64C42;
$base-subtle: #E9D6D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C16D64",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E3E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C8C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3A19C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD7D75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A05C55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C4B46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593A36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2826",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241A19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C16D64

Color Lab

Pairs with #C16D64

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