What color is #CD7173?

#CD7173 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(205, 113, 115), and in HSL hsl(359, 48%, 62%).

Is #CD7173 accessible as text?

On white, #CD7173 has a contrast ratio of 3.38:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.21:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD7173, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD7173?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #CD7173?

#CD7173 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #70CDCB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD7173 below.

Is #CD7173 good for buttons?

#CD7173 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD7173 — white text only reaches 3.38:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD7173 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CD7173 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD7173 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD7173

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD7173 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD7173 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD7173 Secondary #B86228 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rose Gold 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 #CD7173 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Rose Gold 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 #CD7173 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Rose Gold 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 #CD7173 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rose Gold 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 #CD7173 Secondary #D4B2B1 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Rose Gold 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 Rose Gold carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CD7173 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 80/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 77/100

High

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

Vintage feel 70/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 75/100

High

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

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CD7173 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 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E5E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD8D70 — 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 #CD7173 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD7173;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 113 115;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.2% 0.116 19.4);
  --color-50: #FBF3F3;
  --color-100: #F5E0E1;
  --color-200: #EAC3C3;
  --color-300: #D7999A;
  --color-400: #C17173;
  --color-500: #A55052;
  --color-600: #7F4344;
  --color-700: #5B3435;
  --color-800: #3C2525;
  --color-900: #251818;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FBF3F3',
    100: '#F5E0E1',
    200: '#EAC3C3',
    300: '#D7999A',
    400: '#C17173',
    500: '#A55052',
    600: '#7F4344',
    700: '#5B3435',
    800: '#3C2525',
    900: '#251818',
  },
}

$base: #CD7173;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F3;
$base-100: #F5E0E1;
$base-200: #EAC3C3;
$base-300: #D7999A;
$base-400: #C17173;
$base-500: #A55052;
$base-600: #7F4344;
$base-700: #5B3435;
$base-800: #3C2525;
$base-900: #251818;
$base-hover: #BB4244;
$base-subtle: #EDD7D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD7173",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC3C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7999A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C17173",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A55052",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4344",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3435",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2525",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251818",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD7173

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD7173

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