What color is #CA615B?

#CA615B is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(202, 97, 91), and in HSL hsl(3, 51%, 57%).

Is #CA615B accessible as text?

On white, #CA615B has a contrast ratio of 3.91:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #CA615B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CA615B?

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

What colors go well with #CA615B?

#CA615B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #59C4C9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CA615B below.

Is #CA615B good for buttons?

#CA615B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CA615B — white text only reaches 3.91:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CA615B the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CA615B is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CA615B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CA615B

Not just a swatch — here's how #CA615B works with other colors. Named schemes with #CA615B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA615B Secondary #B76326 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA615B 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 #CA615B Secondary #7B4928 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 #CA615B Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

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 #CA615B Secondary #CDA6A1 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 #CA615B 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

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

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 66/100

High

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 87/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 23/100

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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People also use #CA615B 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 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E2E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C98459 — 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 #CA615B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CA615B;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 97 91;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.8% 0.135 25.1);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F6E1E0;
  --color-200: #EBC4C1;
  --color-300: #D99A97;
  --color-400: #C3736F;
  --color-500: #A7524E;
  --color-600: #814441;
  --color-700: #5C3533;
  --color-800: #3D2524;
  --color-900: #261818;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F6E1E0',
    200: '#EBC4C1',
    300: '#D99A97',
    400: '#C3736F',
    500: '#A7524E',
    600: '#814441',
    700: '#5C3533',
    800: '#3D2524',
    900: '#261818',
  },
}

$base: #CA615B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F6E1E0;
$base-200: #EBC4C1;
$base-300: #D99A97;
$base-400: #C3736F;
$base-500: #A7524E;
$base-600: #814441;
$base-700: #5C3533;
$base-800: #3D2524;
$base-900: #261818;
$base-hover: #B03F39;
$base-subtle: #EBD3D1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CA615B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E1E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC4C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D99A97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3736F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A7524E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814441",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3533",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2524",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261818",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CA615B

Color Lab

Pairs with #CA615B

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