What color is #C96EA5?

#C96EA5 is a medium pink. In RGB it is rgb(201, 110, 165), and in HSL hsl(324, 46%, 61%).

Is #C96EA5 accessible as text?

On white, #C96EA5 has a contrast ratio of 3.36:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #C96EA5, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C96EA5?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-400 (#FB64B6).

What colors go well with #C96EA5?

#C96EA5 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6EC992. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C96EA5 below.

Is #C96EA5 good for buttons?

#C96EA5 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C96EA5 — white text only reaches 3.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C96EA5 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #C96EA5 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#C96EA5 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C96EA5

Not just a swatch — here's how #C96EA5 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C96EA5 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C96EA5 Secondary #BA6031 Accent #7D7540 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 #C96EA5 Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9462 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 #C96EA5 Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF 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 #C96EA5 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 #C96EA5 Secondary #D4B2C4 Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

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 #C96EA5 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 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 10/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 75/100

High

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

Surface fit 27/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 86/100

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 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E5EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C96E86 — 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 #C96EA5 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C96EA5;
  --color-base-rgb: 201 110 165;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.8% 0.132 344.2);
  --color-50: #FBF3F8;
  --color-100: #F5E1ED;
  --color-200: #E9C4DA;
  --color-300: #D59ABE;
  --color-400: #BF73A1;
  --color-500: #A35282;
  --color-600: #7E4467;
  --color-700: #5A354B;
  --color-800: #3C2533;
  --color-900: #251820;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FBF3F8',
    100: '#F5E1ED',
    200: '#E9C4DA',
    300: '#D59ABE',
    400: '#BF73A1',
    500: '#A35282',
    600: '#7E4467',
    700: '#5A354B',
    800: '#3C2533',
    900: '#251820',
  },
}

$base: #C96EA5;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F8;
$base-100: #F5E1ED;
$base-200: #E9C4DA;
$base-300: #D59ABE;
$base-400: #BF73A1;
$base-500: #A35282;
$base-600: #7E4467;
$base-700: #5A354B;
$base-800: #3C2533;
$base-900: #251820;
$base-hover: #B64388;
$base-subtle: #ECD7E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C96EA5",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1ED",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C4DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59ABE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF73A1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A35282",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E4467",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A354B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2533",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251820",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C96EA5

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