What color is #C780AF?

#C780AF is a light, soft magenta. In RGB it is rgb(199, 128, 175), and in HSL hsl(320, 39%, 64%).

Is #C780AF accessible as text?

On white, #C780AF has a contrast ratio of 2.94:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.14:1 (passes). For text placed on #C780AF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C780AF?

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

What colors go well with #C780AF?

#C780AF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7FC797. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C780AF below.

Is #C780AF good for buttons?

#C780AF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C780AF — white text only reaches 2.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C780AF the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #C780AF is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#C780AF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C780AF

Not just a swatch — here's how #C780AF works with other colors. Named schemes with #C780AF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C780AF Secondary #BA6032 Accent #7D7540 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

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 #C780AF Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F2E2D1 Accent #9C9462 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 #C780AF Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #25324B

Puce 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 #C780AF Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5D203C Accent #E6C2C5 Secondary #332B2E

Puce 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 #C780AF Secondary #D8BECE Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

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 #C780AF 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 61/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 8/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

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 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C780AF

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #C780AF with

Wisteria Puce Medium Aquamarine Gainsboro Eggplant

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 #F2E7EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C77F97 — 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 #C780AF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

AVELINE

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C780AF;
  --color-base-rgb: 199 128 175;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.8% 0.106 340.4);
  --color-50: #FBF4F8;
  --color-100: #F3E2ED;
  --color-200: #E6C6DB;
  --color-300: #D19EC0;
  --color-400: #B979A4;
  --color-500: #9D5886;
  --color-600: #794969;
  --color-700: #57384D;
  --color-800: #3A2734;
  --color-900: #241920;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F8',
    100: '#F3E2ED',
    200: '#E6C6DB',
    300: '#D19EC0',
    400: '#B979A4',
    500: '#9D5886',
    600: '#794969',
    700: '#57384D',
    800: '#3A2734',
    900: '#241920',
  },
}

$base: #C780AF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F8;
$base-100: #F3E2ED;
$base-200: #E6C6DB;
$base-300: #D19EC0;
$base-400: #B979A4;
$base-500: #9D5886;
$base-600: #794969;
$base-700: #57384D;
$base-800: #3A2734;
$base-900: #241920;
$base-hover: #B35293;
$base-subtle: #ECDBE6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C780AF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2ED",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6C6DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D19EC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B979A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9D5886",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#794969",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#57384D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2734",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241920",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}