What color is #CD5148?

#CD5148 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(205, 81, 72), and in HSL hsl(4, 57%, 54%).

Is #CD5148 accessible as text?

On white, #CD5148 has a contrast ratio of 4.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD5148, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD5148?

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

What colors go well with #CD5148?

#CD5148 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #47C4CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD5148 below.

Is #CD5148 good for buttons?

#CD5148 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD5148 — white text only reaches 4.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD5148 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CD5148 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD5148 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD5148

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD5148 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD5148 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD5148 Secondary #B76326 Accent #787743 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 #CD5148 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 #CD5148 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 #CD5148 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 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 #CD5148 Secondary #CB9D97 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 #CD5148 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 94/100

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 69/100

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 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 91/100

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 #CD5148 with

Pale Violet Red Butterscotch Lagoon 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 4.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1DFDE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD7C47 — 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 #CD5148 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD5148;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 81 72;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.7% 0.159 27.1);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F7E0DE;
  --color-200: #EDC2BF;
  --color-300: #DC9893;
  --color-400: #C8706A;
  --color-500: #AD4F48;
  --color-600: #84423D;
  --color-700: #5E3330;
  --color-800: #3E2523;
  --color-900: #261817;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F7E0DE',
    200: '#EDC2BF',
    300: '#DC9893',
    400: '#C8706A',
    500: '#AD4F48',
    600: '#84423D',
    700: '#5E3330',
    800: '#3E2523',
    900: '#261817',
  },
}

$base: #CD5148;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F7E0DE;
$base-200: #EDC2BF;
$base-300: #DC9893;
$base-400: #C8706A;
$base-500: #AD4F48;
$base-600: #84423D;
$base-700: #5E3330;
$base-800: #3E2523;
$base-900: #261817;
$base-hover: #AD382F;
$base-subtle: #EBCFCD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD5148",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E0DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDC2BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DC9893",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8706A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD4F48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84423D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3330",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2523",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261817",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD5148

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD5148

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