Indian Red is a
warm light color with the hex code #CD656A.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
205, 101, 106 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 51%, 48%, 20% for print applications.
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Indian Red
#CD656A
Indian Red Color Values
- HEX
- #CD656A
- RGB
- 205, 101, 106
- HSL
- 357°, 51%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 51, 48, 20
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Indian Red sits at 357° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 51% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, warm colors like Indian Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Indian Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 51%, 48%, 20% 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: #CD656A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 205, 101, 106;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#CD656A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 51%
Y: 48%
K: 20%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(205, 101, 106)
rgba(205, 101, 106, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #CD656A?
#CD656A is Indian Red, a warm light color with RGB values of 205, 101, 106. It has a hue of 357°, 51%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #CD656A?
The RGB color code for #CD656A is rgb(205, 101, 106). This means it contains 205 red,
101 green, and 106 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Indian Red a warm or cool color?
Indian Red (#CD656A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CD656A in CSS?
You can use #CD656A in CSS with:
background-color: #CD656A; or color: #CD656A; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 101, 106). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 51%, 48%, 20%.