What color is #C28995?

#C28995 is a light, muted rose. In RGB it is rgb(194, 137, 149), and in HSL hsl(347, 32%, 65%).

Is #C28995 accessible as text?

On white, #C28995 has a contrast ratio of 2.87:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #C28995, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C28995?

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

What colors go well with #C28995?

#C28995 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #89C2B6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C28995 below.

Is #C28995 good for buttons?

#C28995 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C28995 — white text only reaches 2.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C28995 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C28995 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C28995 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C28995

Not just a swatch — here's how #C28995 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C28995 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C28995 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 #C28995 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 #C28995 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 #C28995 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 #C28995 Secondary #D6C1C5 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 #C28995 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 34/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 67/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 53/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 49/100

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 #C28995

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #C28995 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 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E9EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C29089 — 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 #C28995 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C28995;
  --color-base-rgb: 194 137 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.0% 0.071 5.2);
  --color-50: #FAF5F6;
  --color-100: #F2E4E7;
  --color-200: #E3C9CF;
  --color-300: #CCA3AC;
  --color-400: #B37F8A;
  --color-500: #975E6A;
  --color-600: #754D56;
  --color-700: #543A40;
  --color-800: #38292C;
  --color-900: #231A1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FAF5F6',
    100: '#F2E4E7',
    200: '#E3C9CF',
    300: '#CCA3AC',
    400: '#B37F8A',
    500: '#975E6A',
    600: '#754D56',
    700: '#543A40',
    800: '#38292C',
    900: '#231A1C',
  },
}

$base: #C28995;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F6;
$base-100: #F2E4E7;
$base-200: #E3C9CF;
$base-300: #CCA3AC;
$base-400: #B37F8A;
$base-500: #975E6A;
$base-600: #754D56;
$base-700: #543A40;
$base-800: #38292C;
$base-900: #231A1C;
$base-hover: #AC5D6E;
$base-subtle: #EBDEE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C28995",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E4E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3C9CF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCA3AC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B37F8A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#975E6A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#754D56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#543A40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#38292C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}