What color is #CA6178?

#CA6178 is a medium rose. In RGB it is rgb(202, 97, 120), and in HSL hsl(347, 50%, 59%).

Is #CA6178 accessible as text?

On white, #CA6178 has a contrast ratio of 3.82:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.49:1 (passes). For text placed on #CA6178, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CA6178?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #CA6178?

#CA6178 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #62CBB4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CA6178 below.

Is #CA6178 good for buttons?

#CA6178 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CA6178 — white text only reaches 3.82:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CA6178 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CA6178 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CA6178 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CA6178

Not just a swatch — here's how #CA6178 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CA6178 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA6178 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #CA6178 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989563 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CA6178 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Indian Red opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CA6178 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 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 #CA6178 Secondary #CEA7AD 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 #CA6178 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 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 45/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

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 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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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 #F2E3E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CB6E62 — 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 #CA6178 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CA6178;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 97 120;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.5% 0.135 8.0);
  --color-50: #FCF3F5;
  --color-100: #F5E0E4;
  --color-200: #EBC2CB;
  --color-300: #D897A5;
  --color-400: #C27082;
  --color-500: #A64E61;
  --color-600: #80424F;
  --color-700: #5C333C;
  --color-800: #3C242A;
  --color-900: #25181B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F5',
    100: '#F5E0E4',
    200: '#EBC2CB',
    300: '#D897A5',
    400: '#C27082',
    500: '#A64E61',
    600: '#80424F',
    700: '#5C333C',
    800: '#3C242A',
    900: '#25181B',
  },
}

$base: #CA6178;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F5;
$base-100: #F5E0E4;
$base-200: #EBC2CB;
$base-300: #D897A5;
$base-400: #C27082;
$base-500: #A64E61;
$base-600: #80424F;
$base-700: #5C333C;
$base-800: #3C242A;
$base-900: #25181B;
$base-hover: #B53C56;
$base-subtle: #ECD4D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CA6178",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC2CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D897A5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C27082",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A64E61",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#80424F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C333C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C242A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CA6178

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