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Indian Red

#8B4B52

Indian Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #8B4B52. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 139, 75, 82 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 46%, 41%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Indian Red Color Values

HEX
#8B4B52
RGB
139, 75, 82
HSL
353°, 30%, 42%
CMYK
0, 46, 41, 45

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Indian Red sits at 353° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 30% saturation and 42% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Indian Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Indian Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 46%, 41%, 45% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Indian Red

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8B4B52;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 139, 75, 82;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8B4B52',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 46%
Y: 41%
K: 45%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(139, 75, 82)
rgba(139, 75, 82, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 353° on the color wheel

Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Tesla logo
Tesla

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B4B52?
#8B4B52 is Indian Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 139, 75, 82. It has a hue of 353°, 30% saturation, and 42% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8B4B52?
The RGB color code for #8B4B52 is rgb(139, 75, 82). This means it contains 139 red, 75 green, and 82 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Indian Red a warm or cool color?
Indian Red (#8B4B52) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8B4B52 in CSS?
You can use #8B4B52 in CSS with: background-color: #8B4B52; or color: #8B4B52; or as an RGB value: rgb(139, 75, 82). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 46%, 41%, 45%.

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