What color is #CD523C?

#CD523C is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(205, 82, 60), and in HSL hsl(9, 59%, 52%).

Is #CD523C accessible as text?

On white, #CD523C has a contrast ratio of 4.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD523C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD523C?

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

What colors go well with #CD523C?

#CD523C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3CB7CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD523C below.

Is #CD523C good for buttons?

#CD523C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD523C — white text only reaches 4.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD523C the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CD523C is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD523C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD523C

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD523C works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD523C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD523C Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #CD523C Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969665 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 #CD523C Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A 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 #CD523C 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 #CD523C Secondary #CB9D94 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 #CD523C 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 96/100

Warm

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

Softness 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 75/100

High

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

Vintage feel 56/100

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 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CD523C 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 4.3:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #CD823C — 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 #CD523C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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Poster

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BLOOM

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD523C;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 82 60;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.6% 0.161 32.2);
  --color-50: #FCF4F2;
  --color-100: #F7E2DE;
  --color-200: #EEC5BE;
  --color-300: #DE9D92;
  --color-400: #CA7768;
  --color-500: #AE5646;
  --color-600: #86473C;
  --color-700: #5F3730;
  --color-800: #3F2722;
  --color-900: #271917;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF4F2',
    100: '#F7E2DE',
    200: '#EEC5BE',
    300: '#DE9D92',
    400: '#CA7768',
    500: '#AE5646',
    600: '#86473C',
    700: '#5F3730',
    800: '#3F2722',
    900: '#271917',
  },
}

$base: #CD523C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F2;
$base-100: #F7E2DE;
$base-200: #EEC5BE;
$base-300: #DE9D92;
$base-400: #CA7768;
$base-500: #AE5646;
$base-600: #86473C;
$base-700: #5F3730;
$base-800: #3F2722;
$base-900: #271917;
$base-hover: #A93E2B;
$base-subtle: #EBCFCA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD523C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E2DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEC5BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DE9D92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CA7768",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AE5646",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86473C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3730",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2722",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271917",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD523C

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD523C

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