Indian Red is a
warm light color with the hex code #E15166.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
225, 81, 102 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 64%, 55%, 12% for print applications.
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Indian Red
#E15166
Indian Red Color Values
- HEX
- #E15166
- RGB
- 225, 81, 102
- HSL
- 351°, 71%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 64, 55, 12
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Indian Red sits at 351° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 71% 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%, 64%, 55%, 12% 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: #E15166;
--brand-primary-rgb: 225, 81, 102;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E15166',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 64%
Y: 55%
K: 12%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(225, 81, 102)
rgba(225, 81, 102, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
10 brand s with colors near 351° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #E15166?
#E15166 is Indian Red, a warm light color with RGB values of 225, 81, 102. It has a hue of 351°, 71%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #E15166?
The RGB color code for #E15166 is rgb(225, 81, 102). This means it contains 225 red,
81 green, and 102 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Indian Red a warm or cool color?
Indian Red (#E15166) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E15166 in CSS?
You can use #E15166 in CSS with:
background-color: #E15166; or color: #E15166; or as an RGB value: rgb(225, 81, 102). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 64%, 55%, 12%.