What color is #C7789B?

#C7789B is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(199, 120, 155), and in HSL hsl(333, 41%, 63%).

Is #C7789B accessible as text?

On white, #C7789B has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #C7789B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C7789B?

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

What colors go well with #C7789B?

#C7789B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7AC7A5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C7789B below.

Is #C7789B good for buttons?

#C7789B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C7789B — white text only reaches 3.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C7789B the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #C7789B is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#C7789B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C7789B

Not just a swatch — here's how #C7789B works with other colors. Named schemes with #C7789B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C7789B Secondary #B9612F Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Pale Violet Red 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 #C7789B Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Pale Violet Red 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 #C7789B Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

Pale Violet Red 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 #C7789B Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Pale Violet Red 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 #C7789B Secondary #D5B7C2 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Pale Violet Red 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 Pale Violet Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C7789B 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 20/100

Low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 67/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

High

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

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E7EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C77A83 — 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 #C7789B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C7789B;
  --color-base-rgb: 199 120 155;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.8% 0.107 352.3);
  --color-50: #FBF4F7;
  --color-100: #F3E2EA;
  --color-200: #E7C6D5;
  --color-300: #D29DB5;
  --color-400: #BB7796;
  --color-500: #9E5677;
  --color-600: #7A475E;
  --color-700: #583746;
  --color-800: #3A272F;
  --color-900: #24191E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FBF4F7',
    100: '#F3E2EA',
    200: '#E7C6D5',
    300: '#D29DB5',
    400: '#BB7796',
    500: '#9E5677',
    600: '#7A475E',
    700: '#583746',
    800: '#3A272F',
    900: '#24191E',
  },
}

$base: #C7789B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F7;
$base-100: #F3E2EA;
$base-200: #E7C6D5;
$base-300: #D29DB5;
$base-400: #BB7796;
$base-500: #9E5677;
$base-600: #7A475E;
$base-700: #583746;
$base-800: #3A272F;
$base-900: #24191E;
$base-hover: #B44D7B;
$base-subtle: #ECDAE2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C7789B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2EA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7C6D5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D29DB5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BB7796",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E5677",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A475E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#583746",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A272F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C7789B

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