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IndianRed and SaddleBrown

Contrasting color combination with 1.79:1 contrast ratio

#CD5C5C
#8B4513

Color Values

IndianRed
HEX #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
HSL 0, 53%, 58%
SaddleBrown
HEX #8B4513
RGB 139, 69, 19
HSL 25, 76%, 31%

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 SaddleBrown is 25 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.79:1
IndianRed background with SaddleBrown text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

IndianRed surface

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

SaddleBrown surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #CD5C5C;
  --color-b: #8B4513;
  --color-a-rgb: 205, 92, 92;
  --color-b-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "IndianRed and SaddleBrown",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "IndianRed",
      "hex": "#CD5C5C",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        92,
        92
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SaddleBrown",
      "hex": "#8B4513",
      "rgb": [
        139,
        69,
        19
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.79
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indianred and saddlebrown go together?

Yes. IndianRed and SaddleBrown 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 1.79:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between indianred and saddlebrown?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between IndianRed (#CD5C5C) and SaddleBrown (#8B4513) is 1.79:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use indianred and saddlebrown 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 saddlebrown?

IndianRed has the hex code #CD5C5C and RGB values rgb(205, 92, 92). SaddleBrown has the hex code #8B4513 and RGB values rgb(139, 69, 19). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.