What is the hex code for Indian Red?

The hex code for Indian Red is #CD5C5C. In RGB that is rgb(205, 92, 92), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 53%, 58%).

What RGB values make Indian Red?

Indian Red is 205 red, 92 green, and 92 blue, written as rgb(205, 92, 92).

Indian Red scores 3.98:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: indianred directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #CD5C5C.

#CD5C5C

Indian Red is a red tone at #CD5C5C. It sits at 0 degrees on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 58% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Indian Red with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#F5DEDE

Tint 60%

#EBBEBE

Tint 40%

#E19D9D

Tint 20%

#D77D7D

Base

#CD5C5C

Shade 20%

#A44A4A

Shade 40%

#7B3737

Shade 60%

#522525

Shade 80%

#291212

On white

Sample text

3.98:1

Large text only

On black

Sample text

5.28:1

Passes AA for body text

Check a specific pairing in the contrast checker.

Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Indian Red?: The hex code for Indian Red is #CD5C5C. In RGB that is rgb(205, 92, 92), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 53%, 58%).
What RGB values make Indian Red?: Indian Red is 205 red, 92 green, and 92 blue, written as rgb(205, 92, 92).
Is Indian Red readable as text on a white background?: Indian Red scores 3.98:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Indian Red a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: indianred directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #CD5C5C.