What color is #C2808A?

#C2808A is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(194, 128, 138), and in HSL hsl(351, 35%, 63%).

Is #C2808A accessible as text?

On white, #C2808A has a contrast ratio of 3.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #C2808A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C2808A?

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

What colors go well with #C2808A?

#C2808A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80C2B8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C2808A below.

Is #C2808A good for buttons?

#C2808A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C2808A — white text only reaches 3.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C2808A the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C2808A is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C2808A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C2808A

Not just a swatch — here's how #C2808A works with other colors. Named schemes with #C2808A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C2808A Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C2808A Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Puce sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #C2808A Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

Puce holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C2808A Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #C2808A Secondary #D3BABD Support #9B9087 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 #C2808A 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

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

Naturalness 47/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 75/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 62/100

High

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

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C2808A with

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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 6.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E7E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C28C80 — 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 #C2808A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C2808A;
  --color-base-rgb: 194 128 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.0% 0.083 9.6);
  --color-50: #FAF4F5;
  --color-100: #F2E3E5;
  --color-200: #E4C8CC;
  --color-300: #CEA1A8;
  --color-400: #B67C85;
  --color-500: #995C65;
  --color-600: #774B52;
  --color-700: #56393E;
  --color-800: #39282B;
  --color-900: #231A1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FAF4F5',
    100: '#F2E3E5',
    200: '#E4C8CC',
    300: '#CEA1A8',
    400: '#B67C85',
    500: '#995C65',
    600: '#774B52',
    700: '#56393E',
    800: '#39282B',
    900: '#231A1B',
  },
}

$base: #C2808A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F5;
$base-100: #F2E3E5;
$base-200: #E4C8CC;
$base-300: #CEA1A8;
$base-400: #B67C85;
$base-500: #995C65;
$base-600: #774B52;
$base-700: #56393E;
$base-800: #39282B;
$base-900: #231A1B;
$base-hover: #AD5462;
$base-subtle: #EADBDD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C2808A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C8CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEA1A8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B67C85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#995C65",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774B52",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56393E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#39282B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C2808A

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