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Indian Red

#DD556B

Indian Red is a warm light color with the hex code #DD556B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 221, 85, 107 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 62%, 52%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Indian Red Color Values

HEX
#DD556B
RGB
221, 85, 107
HSL
350°, 67%, 60%
CMYK
0, 62, 52, 13

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Indian Red sits at 350° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 67% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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%, 62%, 52%, 13% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Indian Red

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DD556B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 85, 107;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DD556B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 62%
Y: 52%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(221, 85, 107)
rgba(221, 85, 107, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 350° on the color wheel

Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD556B?
#DD556B is Indian Red, a warm light color with RGB values of 221, 85, 107. It has a hue of 350°, 67% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DD556B?
The RGB color code for #DD556B is rgb(221, 85, 107). This means it contains 221 red, 85 green, and 107 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Indian Red a warm or cool color?
Indian Red (#DD556B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DD556B in CSS?
You can use #DD556B in CSS with: background-color: #DD556B; or color: #DD556B; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 85, 107). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 62%, 52%, 13%.

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