What color is #C56969?

#C56969 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(197, 105, 105), and in HSL hsl(0, 44%, 59%).

Is #C56969 accessible as text?

On white, #C56969 has a contrast ratio of 3.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #C56969, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C56969?

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

What colors go well with #C56969?

#C56969 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #68C4C4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C56969 below.

Is #C56969 good for buttons?

#C56969 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C56969 — white text only reaches 3.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C56969 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #C56969 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#C56969 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C56969

Not just a swatch — here's how #C56969 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C56969 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C56969 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #C56969 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99976D Anchor #3E2C21

Indian Red 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 #C56969 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Indian Red 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 #C56969 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Indian Red 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 #C56969 Secondary #CCA9A8 Support #9B9087 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 #C56969 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 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 81/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 73/100

High

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 83/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 29/100

Low

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

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C56969 with

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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 #F1E3E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C48768 — 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 #C56969 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C56969;
  --color-base-rgb: 197 105 105;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.7% 0.117 21.0);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E1E1;
  --color-200: #E8C4C4;
  --color-300: #D49B9B;
  --color-400: #BD7575;
  --color-500: #A15454;
  --color-600: #7C4646;
  --color-700: #593636;
  --color-800: #3B2626;
  --color-900: #251919;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E1E1',
    200: '#E8C4C4',
    300: '#D49B9B',
    400: '#BD7575',
    500: '#A15454',
    600: '#7C4646',
    700: '#593636',
    800: '#3B2626',
    900: '#251919',
  },
}

$base: #C56969;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E1E1;
$base-200: #E8C4C4;
$base-300: #D49B9B;
$base-400: #BD7575;
$base-500: #A15454;
$base-600: #7C4646;
$base-700: #593636;
$base-800: #3B2626;
$base-900: #251919;
$base-hover: #AD4343;
$base-subtle: #EAD5D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C56969",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D49B9B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD7575",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A15454",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C4646",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593636",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2626",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251919",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C56969

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