What color is #C95C4E?

#C95C4E is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(201, 92, 78), and in HSL hsl(7, 53%, 55%).

Is #C95C4E accessible as text?

On white, #C95C4E has a contrast ratio of 4.10:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #C95C4E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C95C4E?

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

What colors go well with #C95C4E?

#C95C4E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4FBBC9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C95C4E below.

Is #C95C4E good for buttons?

#C95C4E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C95C4E — white text only reaches 4.10:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C95C4E the same as CSS indianred?

No — #C95C4E is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#C95C4E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C95C4E

Not just a swatch — here's how #C95C4E works with other colors. Named schemes with #C95C4E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C95C4E Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C95C4E Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Indian 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 #C95C4E Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Indian 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 #C95C4E Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Indian 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 #C95C4E Secondary #CBA29B 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 #C95C4E 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 89/100

Warm

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

Softness 45/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 40/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 90/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 20/100

Very low

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

Print safety 85/100

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 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E1DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C9864F — 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 #C95C4E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C95C4E;
  --color-base-rgb: 201 92 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.7% 0.142 29.3);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F6E2DF;
  --color-200: #ECC6C1;
  --color-300: #DA9D95;
  --color-400: #C5776D;
  --color-500: #A9574C;
  --color-600: #824840;
  --color-700: #5D3732;
  --color-800: #3D2724;
  --color-900: #261917;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F6E2DF',
    200: '#ECC6C1',
    300: '#DA9D95',
    400: '#C5776D',
    500: '#A9574C',
    600: '#824840',
    700: '#5D3732',
    800: '#3D2724',
    900: '#261917',
  },
}

$base: #C95C4E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F6E2DF;
$base-200: #ECC6C1;
$base-300: #DA9D95;
$base-400: #C5776D;
$base-500: #A9574C;
$base-600: #824840;
$base-700: #5D3732;
$base-800: #3D2724;
$base-900: #261917;
$base-hover: #AC4335;
$base-subtle: #EAD2CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C95C4E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E2DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC6C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA9D95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C5776D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A9574C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#824840",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3732",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2724",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261917",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C95C4E

Color Lab

Pairs with #C95C4E

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