What color is #C8665D?

#C8665D is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(200, 102, 93), and in HSL hsl(5, 49%, 57%).

Is #C8665D accessible as text?

On white, #C8665D has a contrast ratio of 3.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.51:1 (passes). For text placed on #C8665D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C8665D?

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

What colors go well with #C8665D?

#C8665D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5CBEC7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C8665D below.

Is #C8665D good for buttons?

#C8665D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C8665D — white text only reaches 3.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C8665D the same as CSS indianred?

No — #C8665D is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#C8665D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C8665D

Not just a swatch — here's how #C8665D works with other colors. Named schemes with #C8665D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C8665D Secondary #B76326 Accent #787743 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 #C8665D Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D 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 #C8665D Accent #ADC3B3 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 #C8665D Surface #F0E9DC 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 #C8665D Secondary #CDA8A3 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 #C8665D 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 92/100

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 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 85/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 26/100

Low

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 4.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E3E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C7885C — 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 #C8665D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C8665D;
  --color-base-rgb: 200 102 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.3% 0.126 26.7);
  --color-50: #FBF4F3;
  --color-100: #F5E2E0;
  --color-200: #EAC6C2;
  --color-300: #D79D98;
  --color-400: #C27770;
  --color-500: #A6564F;
  --color-600: #7F4742;
  --color-700: #5B3734;
  --color-800: #3C2725;
  --color-900: #251918;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FBF4F3',
    100: '#F5E2E0',
    200: '#EAC6C2',
    300: '#D79D98',
    400: '#C27770',
    500: '#A6564F',
    600: '#7F4742',
    700: '#5B3734',
    800: '#3C2725',
    900: '#251918',
  },
}

$base: #C8665D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F3;
$base-100: #F5E2E0;
$base-200: #EAC6C2;
$base-300: #D79D98;
$base-400: #C27770;
$base-500: #A6564F;
$base-600: #7F4742;
$base-700: #5B3734;
$base-800: #3C2725;
$base-900: #251918;
$base-hover: #AD453B;
$base-subtle: #EAD4D2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C8665D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E2E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC6C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D79D98",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C27770",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6564F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4742",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3734",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2725",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251918",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C8665D

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