Indian Silk
#8a5773
Dusty mauve-red for secondary UI, softer than wine
About Indian Silk
Indian Silk reads like a satin ribbon pulled through warm studio light, not a bright stop sign. It's red with a muted, fabric-like depth: more cocoa-rose than candy-pink, and it doesn't go as dark as Cherry Berry. Compared to Cinnapink, it holds onto more body and warmth instead of feeling washed. And unlike Cherry on Top's cooler precision, this one stays noticeably silkier and more grounded, with a slight move toward mauve but never fully committing.
I like it for healthcare dashboards and fintech alerts when the UI needs urgency without turning harsh. It's great for error states, status chips, and alert headers where small text still needs a confident signal. If you're choosing between the nearby reds, think of Indian Silk as the one you reach for when you want seriousness with softer edges, not the heavier weight of Cherry Berry or the cooler bite of Cherry on Top.
Pair it with clean off-whites or warm grays so it keeps its satin mood. With overly cool backgrounds, it can look more mauve than you expect.
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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.
On White #ffffff
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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