What color is #CB514D?

#CB514D is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(203, 81, 77), and in HSL hsl(2, 55%, 55%).

Is #CB514D accessible as text?

On white, #CB514D has a contrast ratio of 4.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.82:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB514D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB514D?

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

What colors go well with #CB514D?

#CB514D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4DC7CB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB514D below.

Is #CB514D good for buttons?

#CB514D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB514D — white text only reaches 4.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB514D the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CB514D is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CB514D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB514D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB514D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB514D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB514D 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 #CB514D 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 #CB514D 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 #CB514D 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 #CB514D Secondary #CA9C98 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 #CB514D 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 92/100

Warm

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

Softness 43/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 68/100

High

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

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.

Pairs with #CB514D

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People also use #CB514D with

Pale Violet Red Camel Robin Egg Blue Gainsboro Espresso

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 #F1E0DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CB7B4D — 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 #CB514D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB514D;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 81 77;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.5% 0.156 24.9);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F6E0DF;
  --color-200: #EDC1C0;
  --color-300: #DB9694;
  --color-400: #C76F6B;
  --color-500: #AB4D4A;
  --color-600: #83413F;
  --color-700: #5E3331;
  --color-800: #3E2423;
  --color-900: #261817;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F6E0DF',
    200: '#EDC1C0',
    300: '#DB9694',
    400: '#C76F6B',
    500: '#AB4D4A',
    600: '#83413F',
    700: '#5E3331',
    800: '#3E2423',
    900: '#261817',
  },
}

$base: #CB514D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F6E0DF;
$base-200: #EDC1C0;
$base-300: #DB9694;
$base-400: #C76F6B;
$base-500: #AB4D4A;
$base-600: #83413F;
$base-700: #5E3331;
$base-800: #3E2423;
$base-900: #261817;
$base-hover: #AE3732;
$base-subtle: #EBCFCE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB514D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E0DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDC1C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DB9694",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C76F6B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AB4D4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83413F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3331",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2423",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261817",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB514D

Color Lab

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