Indianred colour (#CD5C5C)
Indianred is medium a red with hex code #CD5C5C, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 205, 92, 92; in HSL 0°, 53%, 58%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Indianred colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Indianred in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #CD5C5C |
| RGB | rgb(205, 92, 92) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.804, 0.361, 0.361 |
| HSL | hsl(0, 53%, 58%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 55%, 55%, 20% |
| CSS | color: indianred; |
Shades and tints of Indianred
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#f3d8d8 | #e7b1b1 | #db8a8a | #cf6363 | #c33c3c | #9c3030 | #752424 | #4e1818 | #270c0c |
Colours that go with Indianred
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #5bcdcd | |
| Triadic | #5bcd5b | #5b5bcd |
| Analogous | #cd945b | #cd5b94 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| peru | #cd853f | close |
| tomato | #ff6347 | close |
| palevioletred | #db7093 | close |
| salmon | #fa8072 | close |
| lightcoral | #f08080 | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Indianred against white is 3.98:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 5.28:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Indianred background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Indianred?
#CD5C5C.
What is Indianred in RGB?
rgb(205, 92, 92).
What colour is complementary to Indianred?
#5bcdcd, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.