What color is #C28693?

#C28693 is a light, muted rose. In RGB it is rgb(194, 134, 147), and in HSL hsl(347, 33%, 64%).

Is #C28693 accessible as text?

On white, #C28693 has a contrast ratio of 2.95:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.13:1 (passes). For text placed on #C28693, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C28693?

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

What colors go well with #C28693?

#C28693 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #85C1B4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C28693 below.

Is #C28693 good for buttons?

#C28693 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C28693 — white text only reaches 2.95:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C28693 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C28693 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C28693 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C28693

Not just a swatch — here's how #C28693 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C28693 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C28693 Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C28693 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #C28693 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #C28693 Accent #AEC3B1 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 #C28693 Secondary #D5BFC3 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 #C28693 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 36/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 70/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 56/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C28693

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #C28693 with

Lilac Camel Laurel Green Gainsboro Taupe

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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E8EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C18C85 — 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 #C28693 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C28693;
  --color-base-rgb: 194 134 147;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.4% 0.075 5.0);
  --color-50: #FAF5F6;
  --color-100: #F2E3E7;
  --color-200: #E4C9CF;
  --color-300: #CDA2AC;
  --color-400: #B47E8A;
  --color-500: #975D6A;
  --color-600: #754C55;
  --color-700: #553A40;
  --color-800: #38292C;
  --color-900: #231A1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FAF5F6',
    100: '#F2E3E7',
    200: '#E4C9CF',
    300: '#CDA2AC',
    400: '#B47E8A',
    500: '#975D6A',
    600: '#754C55',
    700: '#553A40',
    800: '#38292C',
    900: '#231A1C',
  },
}

$base: #C28693;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F6;
$base-100: #F2E3E7;
$base-200: #E4C9CF;
$base-300: #CDA2AC;
$base-400: #B47E8A;
$base-500: #975D6A;
$base-600: #754C55;
$base-700: #553A40;
$base-800: #38292C;
$base-900: #231A1C;
$base-hover: #AC596B;
$base-subtle: #EADDE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C28693",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C9CF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CDA2AC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B47E8A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#975D6A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#754C55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#553A40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#38292C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}