What color is #CD5242?

#CD5242 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(205, 82, 66), and in HSL hsl(7, 58%, 53%).

Is #CD5242 accessible as text?

On white, #CD5242 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 #CD5242, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD5242?

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

What colors go well with #CD5242?

#CD5242 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #42BCCD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD5242 below.

Is #CD5242 good for buttons?

#CD5242 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD5242 — white text only reaches 4.30:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD5242 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CD5242 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD5242 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD5242

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD5242 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD5242 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD5242 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 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 #CD5242 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 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 #CD5242 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 #CD5242 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 #CD5242 Secondary #CB9D95 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 #CD5242 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 95/100

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 73/100

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 #CD5242 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 #141310 text at 4.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1DFDD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD8042 — 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 #CD5242 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD5242;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 82 66;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.7% 0.160 29.9);
  --color-50: #FCF4F2;
  --color-100: #F7E1DE;
  --color-200: #EEC4BF;
  --color-300: #DD9B92;
  --color-400: #C97469;
  --color-500: #AD5347;
  --color-600: #85453D;
  --color-700: #5F3530;
  --color-800: #3E2623;
  --color-900: #261917;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF4F2',
    100: '#F7E1DE',
    200: '#EEC4BF',
    300: '#DD9B92',
    400: '#C97469',
    500: '#AD5347',
    600: '#85453D',
    700: '#5F3530',
    800: '#3E2623',
    900: '#261917',
  },
}

$base: #CD5242;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F2;
$base-100: #F7E1DE;
$base-200: #EEC4BF;
$base-300: #DD9B92;
$base-400: #C97469;
$base-500: #AD5347;
$base-600: #85453D;
$base-700: #5F3530;
$base-800: #3E2623;
$base-900: #261917;
$base-hover: #AB3C2D;
$base-subtle: #EBCFCB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD5242",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E1DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEC4BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DD9B92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C97469",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD5347",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#85453D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3530",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2623",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261917",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD5242

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD5242

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