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IndianRed and Snow

Analogous color combination with 3.85:1 contrast ratio

#CD5C5C
#FFFAFA

Color Values

IndianRed
HEX #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
HSL 0, 53%, 58%
Snow
HEX #FFFAFA
RGB 255, 250, 250
HSL 0, 100%, 99%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between IndianRed and Snow is 0 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.85:1
IndianRed background with Snow text
AA large text only

UI Preview

IndianRed surface

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

Snow surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #CD5C5C;
  --color-b: #FFFAFA;
  --color-a-rgb: 205, 92, 92;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 250, 250;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "IndianRed and Snow",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "IndianRed",
      "hex": "#CD5C5C",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        92,
        92
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Snow",
      "hex": "#FFFAFA",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        250,
        250
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 3.85
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indianred and snow go together?

Yes. IndianRed and Snow form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.85:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between indianred and snow?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between IndianRed (#CD5C5C) and Snow (#FFFAFA) is 3.85:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use indianred and snow 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

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

IndianRed has the hex code #CD5C5C and RGB values rgb(205, 92, 92). Snow has the hex code #FFFAFA and RGB values rgb(255, 250, 250). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.