What color is #CB5256?

#CB5256 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(203, 82, 86), and in HSL hsl(358, 54%, 56%).

Is #CB5256 accessible as text?

On white, #CB5256 has a contrast ratio of 4.30:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB5256, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB5256?

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

What colors go well with #CB5256?

#CB5256 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #52CBC7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB5256 below.

Is #CB5256 good for buttons?

#CB5256 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB5256 — white text only reaches 4.30:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB5256 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CB5256 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CB5256 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB5256

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB5256 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB5256 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB5256 Secondary #B76327 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 #CB5256 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 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 #CB5256 Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222F

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 #CB5256 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 #CB5256 Secondary #CA9D9B 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 #CB5256 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 90/100

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 63/100

High

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

Vintage feel 59/100

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 17/100

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 #CB5256 with

Pale Violet Red Camel Medium Turquoise 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 #141310 text at 4.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E0E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CB7752 — 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 #CB5256 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB5256;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 82 86;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.8% 0.154 21.1);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F6DFE0;
  --color-200: #ECC0C2;
  --color-300: #DA9597;
  --color-400: #C66C6F;
  --color-500: #AA4B4E;
  --color-600: #833F42;
  --color-700: #5D3233;
  --color-800: #3D2324;
  --color-900: #261718;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F6DFE0',
    200: '#ECC0C2',
    300: '#DA9597',
    400: '#C66C6F',
    500: '#AA4B4E',
    600: '#833F42',
    700: '#5D3233',
    800: '#3D2324',
    900: '#261718',
  },
}

$base: #CB5256;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F6DFE0;
$base-200: #ECC0C2;
$base-300: #DA9597;
$base-400: #C66C6F;
$base-500: #AA4B4E;
$base-600: #833F42;
$base-700: #5D3233;
$base-800: #3D2324;
$base-900: #261718;
$base-hover: #B03539;
$base-subtle: #EBD0D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB5256",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC0C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA9597",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C66C6F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA4B4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#833F42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3233",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2324",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261718",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB5256

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