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Color · Warm color

Indian red

Desaturated and earthy red, between brick and powdery pink.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Indian red is a subdued red, whose intensity has been tempered by earth and time. Its desaturated softness makes it an accessible and warm red, ideal for compositions seeking warmth without aggressiveness.

Synonyms & nuances

rose indienrouge indienindian redmuted red

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :38 (Approximate)
#CD5C5C
DMC 350
Coral Medium
ΔE 38

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