What color is #CB5040?

#CB5040 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(203, 80, 64), and in HSL hsl(7, 57%, 52%).

Is #CB5040 accessible as text?

On white, #CB5040 has a contrast ratio of 4.41:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.76:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB5040, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB5040?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-700 (#CA3500).

What colors go well with #CB5040?

#CB5040 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3FBACA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB5040 below.

Is #CB5040 good for buttons?

#CB5040 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB5040 — white text only reaches 4.41:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB5040 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CB5040 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CB5040 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB5040

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB5040 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB5040 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB5040 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 #CB5040 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3B3833

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 #CB5040 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 #CB5040 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 #CB5040 Secondary #C99C93 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 #CB5040 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 95/100

Warm

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

Softness 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 73/100

High

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 92/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 16/100

Very low

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

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CB5040 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1DFDC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CA7E3F — 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 #CB5040 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB5040;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 80 64;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.1% 0.160 30.0);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F7E1DE;
  --color-200: #EDC4BF;
  --color-300: #DC9B93;
  --color-400: #C8756A;
  --color-500: #AD5448;
  --color-600: #84463D;
  --color-700: #5E3630;
  --color-800: #3E2623;
  --color-900: #261917;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F7E1DE',
    200: '#EDC4BF',
    300: '#DC9B93',
    400: '#C8756A',
    500: '#AD5448',
    600: '#84463D',
    700: '#5E3630',
    800: '#3E2623',
    900: '#261917',
  },
}

$base: #CB5040;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F7E1DE;
$base-200: #EDC4BF;
$base-300: #DC9B93;
$base-400: #C8756A;
$base-500: #AD5448;
$base-600: #84463D;
$base-700: #5E3630;
$base-800: #3E2623;
$base-900: #261917;
$base-hover: #A73C2E;
$base-subtle: #EACECA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB5040",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E1DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDC4BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DC9B93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8756A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD5448",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84463D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3630",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2623",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261917",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB5040

Color Lab

Pairs with #CB5040

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