Tandoori
Also known as: Martian Ironearth, Flame Pea, Too Hot to Handle, Mecca Orange
With its warm undertone, Tandoori (#BB5C4D) comes across as passionate and urgent. Designers reach for it in sale banners and sportswear. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (4.75:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Tandoori color codes
- HEX
- #BB5C4D
- RGB
- rgb(187, 92, 77)
- RGBA
- rgba(187, 92, 77, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(8, 45%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(8, 59%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 51%, 59%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(50.9 38.2 27.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.6% 0.126 30.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: indianred#CD5C5C · ΔE 5.9
- RAL 3033 — Pearl pink#B24C43 · ΔE 5.0 · 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 Tandoori works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Tandoori
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Tandoori 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 4.42:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.75:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Tandoori background: #000000
Palettes featuring Tandoori
Tandoori with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tandoori
Tandoori triad
Similar colors
- Barbecue#C26157 · ΔE 2.9
- Cedar Chest#C95A49 · ΔE 2.9
- Conker#B94E41 · ΔE 3.8
- Firebug#CD5C51 · ΔE 3.8
- Bruschetta#B2654E · ΔE 4.3
- Hot Chilli#B7513A · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Tandoori is closest to Waikiki.
Tandoori FAQs
What color is Tandoori?
Tandoori is a medium red with the hex code #BB5C4D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 8°, 45% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Tandoori?
The hex code for Tandoori is #BB5C4D. In RGB it's rgb(187, 92, 77), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 51%, 59%, 27%).
What colors go well with Tandoori?
Tandoori pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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