What color is #CA6561?

#CA6561 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(202, 101, 97), and in HSL hsl(2, 50%, 59%).

Is #CA6561 accessible as text?

On white, #CA6561 has a contrast ratio of 3.79:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.55:1 (passes). For text placed on #CA6561, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CA6561?

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

What colors go well with #CA6561?

#CA6561 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #62C7CB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CA6561 below.

Is #CA6561 good for buttons?

#CA6561 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CA6561 — white text only reaches 3.79:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CA6561 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CA6561 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CA6561 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CA6561

Not just a swatch — here's how #CA6561 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CA6561 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA6561 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CA6561 Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 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 #CA6561 Accent #ADC3B2 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 #CA6561 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 #CA6561 Secondary #CEA8A5 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 #CA6561 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 84/100

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 84/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 68/100

High

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

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 25/100

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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People also use #CA6561 with

Puce Buff Medium Turquoise Gainsboro Espresso

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 #F2E3E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CB8962 — 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 #CA6561 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CA6561;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 101 97;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.5% 0.129 23.8);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F5E1E0;
  --color-200: #EBC3C2;
  --color-300: #D89997;
  --color-400: #C27270;
  --color-500: #A6514E;
  --color-600: #804442;
  --color-700: #5C3533;
  --color-800: #3C2524;
  --color-900: #251818;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F5E1E0',
    200: '#EBC3C2',
    300: '#D89997',
    400: '#C27270',
    500: '#A6514E',
    600: '#804442',
    700: '#5C3533',
    800: '#3C2524',
    900: '#251818',
  },
}

$base: #CA6561;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F5E1E0;
$base-200: #EBC3C2;
$base-300: #D89997;
$base-400: #C27270;
$base-500: #A6514E;
$base-600: #804442;
$base-700: #5C3533;
$base-800: #3C2524;
$base-900: #251818;
$base-hover: #B5403C;
$base-subtle: #ECD5D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CA6561",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC3C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D89997",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C27270",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6514E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#804442",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3533",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2524",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251818",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CA6561

Color Lab

Pairs with #CA6561

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