Indian Red is a
warm medium color with the hex code #B4504B.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
180, 80, 75 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 56%, 58%, 29% for print applications.
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Indian Red
#B4504B
Indian Red Color Values
- HEX
- #B4504B
- RGB
- 180, 80, 75
- HSL
- 3°, 41%, 50%
- CMYK
- 0, 56, 58, 29
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Indian Red sits at 3° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 41% 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%, 56%, 58%, 29% 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: #B4504B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 180, 80, 75;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B4504B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 56%
Y: 58%
K: 29%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(180, 80, 75)
rgba(180, 80, 75, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B4504B?
#B4504B is Indian Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 180, 80, 75. It has a hue of 3°, 41%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B4504B?
The RGB color code for #B4504B is rgb(180, 80, 75). This means it contains 180 red,
80 green, and 75 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Indian Red a warm or cool color?
Indian Red (#B4504B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B4504B in CSS?
You can use #B4504B in CSS with:
background-color: #B4504B; or color: #B4504B; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 80, 75). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 56%, 58%, 29%.