What color is #BF779E?

#BF779E is a medium pink. In RGB it is rgb(191, 119, 158), and in HSL hsl(328, 36%, 61%).

Is #BF779E accessible as text?

On white, #BF779E has a contrast ratio of 3.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #BF779E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BF779E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is mauve-400 (#A89EA9).

What colors go well with #BF779E?

#BF779E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #78BF99. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BF779E below.

Is #BF779E good for buttons?

#BF779E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BF779E — white text only reaches 3.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BF779E the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #BF779E is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#BF779E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BF779E

Not just a swatch — here's how #BF779E works with other colors. Named schemes with #BF779E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BF779E Secondary #B96030 Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Pale Violet Red as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BF779E Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9463 Secondary #3C3833

Pale Violet Red anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BF779E Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

Pale Violet Red opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BF779E Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Pale Violet Red sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BF779E Secondary #CFB4C1 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Pale Violet Red is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Pale Violet Red carrying the quiet middle.

Build a working theme in the generator →

Color Lab

How #BF779E actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 64/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 13/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 69/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 71/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BF779E

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BF779E with

Wisteria Rose Gold Dark Sea Green Gainsboro Eggplant

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E6EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BF7886 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #BF779E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

Northwind Sign up

Build faster.

A working theme, generated in seconds.

Dashboard

Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
MARKET

Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #BF779E;
  --color-base-rgb: 191 119 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.7% 0.103 346.6);
  --color-50: #FAF4F8;
  --color-100: #F2E3EB;
  --color-200: #E5C8D7;
  --color-300: #CFA0B9;
  --color-400: #B77B9B;
  --color-500: #9A5B7D;
  --color-600: #774A62;
  --color-700: #563948;
  --color-800: #392831;
  --color-900: #231A1F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FAF4F8',
    100: '#F2E3EB',
    200: '#E5C8D7',
    300: '#CFA0B9',
    400: '#B77B9B',
    500: '#9A5B7D',
    600: '#774A62',
    700: '#563948',
    800: '#392831',
    900: '#231A1F',
  },
}

$base: #BF779E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F8;
$base-100: #F2E3EB;
$base-200: #E5C8D7;
$base-300: #CFA0B9;
$base-400: #B77B9B;
$base-500: #9A5B7D;
$base-600: #774A62;
$base-700: #563948;
$base-800: #392831;
$base-900: #231A1F;
$base-hover: #A9507F;
$base-subtle: #E9D9E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BF779E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3EB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C8D7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA0B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B77B9B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A5B7D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774A62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#563948",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392831",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}