What color is #CA6874?

#CA6874 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(202, 104, 116), and in HSL hsl(353, 48%, 60%).

Is #CA6874 accessible as text?

On white, #CA6874 has a contrast ratio of 3.66:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.74:1 (passes). For text placed on #CA6874, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CA6874?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #CA6874?

#CA6874 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #68CABF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CA6874 below.

Is #CA6874 good for buttons?

#CA6874 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CA6874 — white text only reaches 3.66:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CA6874 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CA6874 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CA6874 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CA6874

Not just a swatch — here's how #CA6874 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CA6874 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA6874 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD 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 #CA6874 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C Anchor #3F2C21

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 #CA6874 Accent #AEC3B2 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CA6874 Surface #F0E8DC 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 #CA6874 Secondary #D0ABAD 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 #CA6874 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 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 61/100

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 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 82/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CA6874 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 5.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E4E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CA7D68 — 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 #CA6874 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CA6874;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 104 116;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.4% 0.124 13.6);
  --color-50: #FBF3F4;
  --color-100: #F5E0E3;
  --color-200: #EAC3C7;
  --color-300: #D799A0;
  --color-400: #C1717B;
  --color-500: #A5505A;
  --color-600: #7F434A;
  --color-700: #5B3439;
  --color-800: #3C2528;
  --color-900: #25181A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FBF3F4',
    100: '#F5E0E3',
    200: '#EAC3C7',
    300: '#D799A0',
    400: '#C1717B',
    500: '#A5505A',
    600: '#7F434A',
    700: '#5B3439',
    800: '#3C2528',
    900: '#25181A',
  },
}

$base: #CA6874;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F4;
$base-100: #F5E0E3;
$base-200: #EAC3C7;
$base-300: #D799A0;
$base-400: #C1717B;
$base-500: #A5505A;
$base-600: #7F434A;
$base-700: #5B3439;
$base-800: #3C2528;
$base-900: #25181A;
$base-hover: #B5404D;
$base-subtle: #ECD5D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CA6874",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC3C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D799A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C1717B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A5505A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F434A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3439",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2528",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CA6874

Color Lab

Pairs with #CA6874

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