What color is #C57785?

#C57785 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(197, 119, 133), and in HSL hsl(349, 40%, 62%).

Is #C57785 accessible as text?

On white, #C57785 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 #C57785, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C57785?

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

What colors go well with #C57785?

#C57785 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #77C5B7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C57785 below.

Is #C57785 good for buttons?

#C57785 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C57785 — white text only reaches 3.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C57785 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #C57785 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#C57785 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C57785

Not just a swatch — here's how #C57785 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C57785 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C57785 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #C57785 Surface #E4CDA9 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

Rose Gold 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 #C57785 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Rose Gold 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 #C57785 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Rose Gold 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 #C57785 Secondary #D2B4B8 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Rose Gold 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 Rose Gold carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C57785 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 49/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 75/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

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 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C57785 with

Lilac Camel Medium Aquamarine 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

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

Subtle surface Use #F1E6E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C58377 — 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 #C57785 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C57785;
  --color-base-rgb: 197 119 133;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.7% 0.099 8.5);
  --color-50: #FBF4F5;
  --color-100: #F3E2E5;
  --color-200: #E6C6CC;
  --color-300: #D19EA7;
  --color-400: #BA7884;
  --color-500: #9E5764;
  --color-600: #7A4851;
  --color-700: #58373D;
  --color-800: #3A272A;
  --color-900: #24191B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FBF4F5',
    100: '#F3E2E5',
    200: '#E6C6CC',
    300: '#D19EA7',
    400: '#BA7884',
    500: '#9E5764',
    600: '#7A4851',
    700: '#58373D',
    800: '#3A272A',
    900: '#24191B',
  },
}

$base: #C57785;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F5;
$base-100: #F3E2E5;
$base-200: #E6C6CC;
$base-300: #D19EA7;
$base-400: #BA7884;
$base-500: #9E5764;
$base-600: #7A4851;
$base-700: #58373D;
$base-800: #3A272A;
$base-900: #24191B;
$base-hover: #B14C5E;
$base-subtle: #EBD9DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C57785",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6C6CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D19EA7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BA7884",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E5764",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A4851",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#58373D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A272A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C57785

Color Lab

Pairs with #C57785

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