What color is #C17B9C?

#C17B9C is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(193, 123, 156), and in HSL hsl(332, 36%, 62%).

Is #C17B9C accessible as text?

On white, #C17B9C has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.58:1 (passes). For text placed on #C17B9C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C17B9C?

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

What colors go well with #C17B9C?

#C17B9C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7BC1A0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C17B9C below.

Is #C17B9C good for buttons?

#C17B9C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C17B9C — white text only reaches 3.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C17B9C the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #C17B9C is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#C17B9C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C17B9C

Not just a swatch — here's how #C17B9C works with other colors. Named schemes with #C17B9C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C17B9C Secondary #B9612F Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Puce 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 #C17B9C Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9563 Secondary #3C3833

Puce 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 #C17B9C Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

Puce 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 #C17B9C Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Puce 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 #C17B9C Secondary #D2B7C2 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Puce 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 Puce carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C17B9C 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 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 17/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 71/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

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

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C17B9C

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #C17B9C with

Wisteria Rosy Brown 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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E7EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C17B85 — 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 #C17B9C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C17B9C;
  --color-base-rgb: 193 123 156;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.6% 0.096 350.3);
  --color-50: #FAF4F7;
  --color-100: #F2E3EA;
  --color-200: #E5C8D5;
  --color-300: #CFA0B6;
  --color-400: #B77B97;
  --color-500: #9A5B78;
  --color-600: #774A5F;
  --color-700: #563946;
  --color-800: #392830;
  --color-900: #231A1E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FAF4F7',
    100: '#F2E3EA',
    200: '#E5C8D5',
    300: '#CFA0B6',
    400: '#B77B97',
    500: '#9A5B78',
    600: '#774A5F',
    700: '#563946',
    800: '#392830',
    900: '#231A1E',
  },
}

$base: #C17B9C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F7;
$base-100: #F2E3EA;
$base-200: #E5C8D5;
$base-300: #CFA0B6;
$base-400: #B77B97;
$base-500: #9A5B78;
$base-600: #774A5F;
$base-700: #563946;
$base-800: #392830;
$base-900: #231A1E;
$base-hover: #AC517B;
$base-subtle: #EADAE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C17B9C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3EA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C8D5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA0B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B77B97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A5B78",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774A5F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#563946",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392830",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}