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Indian Red #CD5C5C
indian red color with #CD5C5C hex code

Meaning of the color Indian Red

Indian Red is a warm, earthy shade of red that exudes a sense of depth and sophistication. With its roots in natural tones, this color symbolizes resilience, warmth, and creativity. It strikes a perfect balance between vibrancy and subtlety, making it a versatile choice for both classic and modern designs.
Indian Red pairs beautifully with complementary and contrasting hues. For a bold and eye-catching palette, combine it with deep blue or olive green. For a softer and more harmonious look, pair it with beigecream, or muted gray. This color’s versatility ensures it can adapt to any design vision.


Psychological characteristics of Indian Red color

Indian Red offers a sense of warmth and grounded elegance, inspiring creativity and calm:

  • Warmth and stability: Its earthy undertones evoke feelings of comfort and connection.
  • Sophistication and depth: Indian Red brings an understated elegance to designs.
  • Creativity and energy: The red tones inspire boldness and artistic expression.
  • Timelessness and versatility: This color is equally at home in traditional and contemporary aesthetics.

Symbolic meanings of color Indian Red

Warmth and resilience
Creativity and expression
Sophistication and elegance
Balance and grounding

Technical information about Indian Red/#CD5C5C

The Indian Red hex code, #CD5C5C, captures its earthy red hue perfectly. In the RGB color model, Indian Red is composed of 80.39% red, 36.08% green, and 36.08% blue. In the CMYK model, it is represented as 0% cyan, 55.1% magenta, 55.1% yellow, and 19.6% black.
Indian Red’s rich and adaptable character makes it a popular choice for interior design, fashion, branding, and artistic projects. Its unique blend of warmth and elegance ensures it stands out while maintaining a grounded appeal.

Indian Red color conversion table

The hexadecimal color #CD5C5C has RGB values of R: 205 , G: 92, B: 92 and CMYK values of C: 0, M: 55, Y: 55, K:20.
Color codeValueCSS
HEX#CD5C5C#CD5C5C
RGB DECIMAL205, 92, 92rgb(205, 92, 92)
RGB PERCENTAGE80%, 36%, 36%80, 36, 36
CMYK0, 55, 55, 20
HSL0.0°, 53.1, 58.2hsl(0.0°, 53.1%, 58.2%)
HSV (OR HSB)0.0°, 55.1, 80.4
WEB SAFE#CD5C5C#CD5C5C
CIE-LAB53.391, 44.836, 22.110
XYZ30.936, 21.406, 12.627
XYY0.476, 0.329, 21.406
CIE-LCH53.391, 49.991, 26.249
CIE-LUV53.391, 82.961, 17.886
HUNTER-LAB46.267, 38.385, 16.206
BINAR11001101 01011100 01011100

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