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Color: Indian Red

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Category: red
Color Source: web
Luminance: 21.4%
Color Formats

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HEX
#CD5C5C
RGB
205, 92, 92
HSL
0, 53, 58
HSV
0, 55, 80
CMYK
0, 55, 55, 20
LAB
53, 45, 22
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Indian Red for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Indian Red on White
3.98:1
Indian Red on Black
5.28:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

FAIL
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

⚠ Good for accessibility

This color meets AA standards. Use with black text for best results.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Indian Red backgrounds.

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Color Tools

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About Indian Red Color

The Indian Red color (#CD5C5C) is a red color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Indian Red, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Indian Red has the hexadecimal code #CD5C5C and RGB values of 205, 92, 92. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 58%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Indian Red.

Associated Emotions

Passion, energy, excitement, power, love, anger

Symbolism & Meaning

Strength, courage, determination, danger, warning

Marketing & Branding

Creates urgency, stimulates appetite, grabs attention

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Indian Red in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Call-to-action buttons
  • Error messages
  • Sale/discount badges
  • Navigation highlights

Interior Design

  • Accent walls
  • Dining room decor
  • Kitchen accessories
  • Bold furniture pieces

Graphic Design

  • Headlines
  • Sale promotions
  • Warning signs
  • Logo accents

Fashion & Clothing

  • Evening wear
  • Power suits
  • Accessories
  • Statement pieces
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Indian Red.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

620-750nm

Color Purity

53%

Brightness Index

148/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Indian Red.

CSS Examples

background-color: #CD5C5C;
color: #CD5C5C;
border: 2px solid #CD5C5C;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #CD5C5C33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #CD5C5C, #ff8f8f);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Indian Red in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Indian Red as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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