Indian Red

Q: How do I use #AA5555 in CSS?

You can use #AA5555 in CSS with: background-color: #AA5555; or color: #AA5555; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 85, 85). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 50%, 50%, 33%.

#AA5555

Indian Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #AA5555. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 170, 85, 85 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 50%, 50%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Indian Red Color Values

HEX: #AA5555
RGB: 170, 85, 85
HSL: 0°, 33%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 50, 50, 33

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Indian Red sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 33% saturation and 50% 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%, 50%, 50%, 33% 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: #AA5555;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 170, 85, 85;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AA5555',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 50%
Y: 50%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(170, 85, 85)
rgba(170, 85, 85, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 0° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA5555?

#AA5555 is Indian Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 170, 85, 85. It has a hue of 0°, 33% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AA5555?

The RGB color code for #AA5555 is rgb(170, 85, 85). This means it contains 170 red, 85 green, and 85 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Indian Red a warm or cool color?

Indian Red (#AA5555) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AA5555 in CSS?

You can use #AA5555 in CSS with: background-color: #AA5555; or color: #AA5555; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 85, 85). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 50%, 50%, 33%.