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IndianRed and Indigo

Contrasting color combination with 3.52:1 contrast ratio

#CD5C5C
#380282

Color Values

IndianRed
HEX #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
HSL 0, 53%, 58%
Indigo
HEX #380282
RGB 56, 2, 130
HSL 265, 97%, 26%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between IndianRed and Indigo is 95 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.52:1
IndianRed background with Indigo text
AA large text only

UI Preview

IndianRed surface

Sample text on a indianred background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Indigo surface

Sample text on a indigo background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #CD5C5C;
  --color-b: #380282;
  --color-a-rgb: 205, 92, 92;
  --color-b-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "IndianRed and Indigo",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "IndianRed",
      "hex": "#CD5C5C",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        92,
        92
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 3.52
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indianred and indigo go together?

Yes. IndianRed and Indigo form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.52:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between indianred and indigo?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between IndianRed (#CD5C5C) and Indigo (#380282) is 3.52:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use indianred and indigo in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for indianred and indigo?

IndianRed has the hex code #CD5C5C and RGB values rgb(205, 92, 92). Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.