Red
Indian Red
Indian Red
#CD5C5CClick to copy
Indian Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(205, 92, 92)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 53%, 58%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 55%, 80%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 55%, 55%, 20%)Copy
Indian Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#CD5C5C
Click to copy#5CCDCD
Click to copyAnalogous
#CD5C95
Click to copy#CD955C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#5CCD95
Click to copy#5C95CD
Click to copyMonochromatic
#CD5C5C
Click to copy#DDB2B2
Click to copy#FCF9F9
Click to copy#952E2E
Click to copy#471616
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyIndian Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
3.98 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.28 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Sample text Aa
Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.65 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Sample text Aa
Dark gray background #333333
3.18 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Indian Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Indian Red Color Introduction
Definition
Indian Red (HEX #CD5C5C) has the RGB value rgb(205, 92, 92), the HSL value hsl(0°, 53%, 58%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 55%, 55%, 20%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Indian Red is #5CCDCD, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #CD5C95 and #CD945C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#5CCD95, #5C94CD) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Indian Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Indian Red has a contrast ratio of 3.98:1 against white and 5.28:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Indian Red has a lightness of 58% and a saturation of 53%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: Ancient red earth.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Indian Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Indian Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Indian Red Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
