What color is #C84E4E?

#C84E4E is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(200, 78, 78), and in HSL hsl(0, 53%, 55%).

Is #C84E4E accessible as text?

On white, #C84E4E has a contrast ratio of 4.51:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #C84E4E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C84E4E?

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

What colors go well with #C84E4E?

#C84E4E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4FC9C9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C84E4E below.

Is #C84E4E good for buttons?

#C84E4E works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #C84E4E the same as CSS indianred?

No — #C84E4E is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#C84E4E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C84E4E

Not just a swatch — here's how #C84E4E works with other colors. Named schemes with #C84E4E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C84E4E 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 #C84E4E Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 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 #C84E4E 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 #C84E4E 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 #C84E4E Secondary #C79A96 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 #C84E4E 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 91/100

Warm

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

Softness 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 65/100

High

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 47/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 94/100

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 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C84E4E with

Pale Violet Red Camel Medium Turquoise 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 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1DFDF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C9784F — 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 #C84E4E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Poster

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #C84E4E;
  --color-base-rgb: 200 78 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.6% 0.156 23.2);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F6DFDF;
  --color-200: #ECC1C1;
  --color-300: #DA9595;
  --color-400: #C56D6D;
  --color-500: #A94C4C;
  --color-600: #824040;
  --color-700: #5D3232;
  --color-800: #3D2424;
  --color-900: #261717;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brick-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F6DFDF',
    200: '#ECC1C1',
    300: '#DA9595',
    400: '#C56D6D',
    500: '#A94C4C',
    600: '#824040',
    700: '#5D3232',
    800: '#3D2424',
    900: '#261717',
  },
}

$base: #C84E4E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F6DFDF;
$base-200: #ECC1C1;
$base-300: #DA9595;
$base-400: #C56D6D;
$base-500: #A94C4C;
$base-600: #824040;
$base-700: #5D3232;
$base-800: #3D2424;
$base-900: #261717;
$base-hover: #AC3535;
$base-subtle: #EACFCF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C84E4E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC1C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA9595",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C56D6D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A94C4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#824040",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3232",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2424",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261717",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C84E4E

Color Lab

Pairs with #C84E4E

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