What color is #C25151?

#C25151 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(194, 81, 81), and in HSL hsl(0, 48%, 54%).

Is #C25151 accessible as text?

On white, #C25151 has a contrast ratio of 4.58:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #C25151, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C25151?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-700 (#CA3500).

What colors go well with #C25151?

#C25151 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #51C2C2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C25151 below.

Is #C25151 good for buttons?

#C25151 works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #C25151 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #C25151 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#C25151 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C25151

Not just a swatch — here's how #C25151 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C25151 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C25151 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Brick 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 #C25151 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 Secondary #3C3833

Brick 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 #C25151 Secondary #7B4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Brick 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 #C25151 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Brick 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 #C25151 Secondary #C39996 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Brick 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 Brick Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C25151 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 88/100

Warm

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

Softness 43/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 72/100

High

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

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 48/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 95/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 16/100

Very low

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

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C25151 with

Pale Violet Red Camel Robin Egg Blue Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

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

Background Pair with white text at 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0DFDF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C27751 — 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 #C25151 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C25151;
  --color-base-rgb: 194 81 81;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.2% 0.146 22.7);
  --color-50: #FBF3F3;
  --color-100: #F5E0E0;
  --color-200: #EAC3C3;
  --color-300: #D79999;
  --color-400: #C17171;
  --color-500: #A55050;
  --color-600: #7F4343;
  --color-700: #5B3434;
  --color-800: #3C2525;
  --color-900: #251818;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brick-red: {
    50: '#FBF3F3',
    100: '#F5E0E0',
    200: '#EAC3C3',
    300: '#D79999',
    400: '#C17171',
    500: '#A55050',
    600: '#7F4343',
    700: '#5B3434',
    800: '#3C2525',
    900: '#251818',
  },
}

$base: #C25151;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F3;
$base-100: #F5E0E0;
$base-200: #EAC3C3;
$base-300: #D79999;
$base-400: #C17171;
$base-500: #A55050;
$base-600: #7F4343;
$base-700: #5B3434;
$base-800: #3C2525;
$base-900: #251818;
$base-hover: #A33939;
$base-subtle: #E9CFCF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C25151",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC3C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D79999",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C17171",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A55050",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4343",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3434",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2525",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251818",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C25151

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Pairs with #C25151

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