What color is #CD6042?

#CD6042 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(205, 96, 66), and in HSL hsl(13, 58%, 53%).

Is #CD6042 accessible as text?

On white, #CD6042 has a contrast ratio of 3.93:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD6042, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD6042?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-700 (#BB4D00).

What colors go well with #CD6042?

#CD6042 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #42AFCD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD6042 below.

Is #CD6042 good for buttons?

#CD6042 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD6042 — white text only reaches 3.93:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD6042 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CD6042 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#CD6042 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD6042

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD6042 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD6042 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD6042 Secondary #B66423 Accent #767743 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 #CD6042 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #959765 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 #CD6042 Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5A222D

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 #CD6042 Surface #F3E7D6 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 #CD6042 Secondary #CEA59A 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 #CD6042 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 92/100

Warm

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

Softness 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

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

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 88/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 19/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CD6042 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 4.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E1DD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD8E42 — 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 #CD6042 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD6042;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 96 66;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.7% 0.146 36.3);
  --color-50: #FCF5F2;
  --color-100: #F7E4DE;
  --color-200: #EEC9BF;
  --color-300: #DDA292;
  --color-400: #C97E69;
  --color-500: #AD5D47;
  --color-600: #854C3D;
  --color-700: #5F3A30;
  --color-800: #3E2923;
  --color-900: #261A17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF5F2',
    100: '#F7E4DE',
    200: '#EEC9BF',
    300: '#DDA292',
    400: '#C97E69',
    500: '#AD5D47',
    600: '#854C3D',
    700: '#5F3A30',
    800: '#3E2923',
    900: '#261A17',
  },
}

$base: #CD6042;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF5F2;
$base-100: #F7E4DE;
$base-200: #EEC9BF;
$base-300: #DDA292;
$base-400: #C97E69;
$base-500: #AD5D47;
$base-600: #854C3D;
$base-700: #5F3A30;
$base-800: #3E2923;
$base-900: #261A17;
$base-hover: #AB492D;
$base-subtle: #EBD2CB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD6042",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E4DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEC9BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DDA292",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C97E69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD5D47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#854C3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3A30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2923",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261A17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD6042

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Pairs with #CD6042

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