Indian Red
Also known as: Proton Red, Roasted Pepper, Chanticleer, Sacrifice Altar
Indian Red brings a bold and energetic feel to any palette. This rich red is a natural fit for sale banners and sportswear. Indian Red plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. On white it reads clearly at 10.18:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Indian Red color codes
- HEX
- #850E04
- RGB
- rgb(133, 14, 4)
- RGBA
- rgba(133, 14, 4, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(5, 94%, 27%)
- HSV
- hsv(5, 97%, 52%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 89%, 97%, 48%)
- LAB
- lab(28.2 47.5 40.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(39.4% 0.152 30.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkred#8B0000 · ΔE 1.3
- RAL 3001 — Signal red#A02128 · ΔE 8.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Indian Red works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Indian Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Indian Red by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 10.18:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.06:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Indian Red background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Indian Red
Indian Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Indian Red
Indian Red triad
Similar colors
- Dark Red#840000 · ΔE 1.2
- Maroon#800000 · ΔE 1.7
- Red Reign#800707 · ΔE 1.9
- Brick Red#8F1402 · ΔE 2.5
- Netherworld#881111 · ΔE 2.7
- Emergency#911911 · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Indian Red is closest to Plunge.
Indian Red FAQs
What color is Indian Red?
Indian Red is a dark red with the hex code #850E04. In HSL terms it has a hue of 5°, 94% saturation, and 27% lightness.
What is the hex code for Indian Red?
The hex code for Indian Red is #850E04. In RGB it's rgb(133, 14, 4), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 89%, 97%, 48%).
What colors go well with Indian Red?
Indian Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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