What color is #CB6574?

#CB6574 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(203, 101, 116), and in HSL hsl(351, 50%, 60%).

Is #CB6574 accessible as text?

On white, #CB6574 has a contrast ratio of 3.71:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.65:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB6574, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB6574?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #CB6574?

#CB6574 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #66CCBD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB6574 below.

Is #CB6574 good for buttons?

#CB6574 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB6574 — white text only reaches 3.71:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB6574 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CB6574 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CB6574 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB6574

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB6574 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB6574 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB6574 Secondary #B8622A 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 #CB6574 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #9A966C 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 #CB6574 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 #CB6574 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 #CB6574 Secondary #D0A9AD 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 #CB6574 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 57/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 83/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 26/100

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 #CB6574 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 5.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E3E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CC7966 — 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 #CB6574 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB6574;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 101 116;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.1% 0.130 12.3);
  --color-50: #FCF3F4;
  --color-100: #F5E0E3;
  --color-200: #EBC2C8;
  --color-300: #D897A1;
  --color-400: #C2707C;
  --color-500: #A64E5C;
  --color-600: #80424B;
  --color-700: #5C3339;
  --color-800: #3C2428;
  --color-900: #25181A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F4',
    100: '#F5E0E3',
    200: '#EBC2C8',
    300: '#D897A1',
    400: '#C2707C',
    500: '#A64E5C',
    600: '#80424B',
    700: '#5C3339',
    800: '#3C2428',
    900: '#25181A',
  },
}

$base: #CB6574;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F4;
$base-100: #F5E0E3;
$base-200: #EBC2C8;
$base-300: #D897A1;
$base-400: #C2707C;
$base-500: #A64E5C;
$base-600: #80424B;
$base-700: #5C3339;
$base-800: #3C2428;
$base-900: #25181A;
$base-hover: #B83D50;
$base-subtle: #ECD5D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB6574",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC2C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D897A1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2707C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A64E5C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#80424B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3339",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2428",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB6574

Color Lab

Pairs with #CB6574

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