What color is #C98E99?

#C98E99 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(201, 142, 153), and in HSL hsl(349, 35%, 67%).

Is #C98E99 accessible as text?

On white, #C98E99 has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.81:1 (passes). For text placed on #C98E99, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C98E99?

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

What colors go well with #C98E99?

#C98E99 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8DC8BE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C98E99 below.

Is #C98E99 good for buttons?

#C98E99 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C98E99 — white text only reaches 2.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C98E99 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C98E99 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C98E99 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C98E99

Not just a swatch — here's how #C98E99 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C98E99 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C98E99 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 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 #C98E99 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 #C98E99 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 #C98E99 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 #C98E99 Secondary #DDC6CA 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 #C98E99 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 62/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 38/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 66/100

High

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 48/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

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 #C98E99

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #C98E99 with

Lilac Khaki Ash Gray 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 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EAEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C8968D — 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 #C98E99 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C98E99;
  --color-base-rgb: 201 142 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.8% 0.073 6.8);
  --color-50: #FAF4F5;
  --color-100: #F2E3E6;
  --color-200: #E4C8CD;
  --color-300: #CEA1A9;
  --color-400: #B67C87;
  --color-500: #995C67;
  --color-600: #774B53;
  --color-700: #56393E;
  --color-800: #39282B;
  --color-900: #231A1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FAF4F5',
    100: '#F2E3E6',
    200: '#E4C8CD',
    300: '#CEA1A9',
    400: '#B67C87',
    500: '#995C67',
    600: '#774B53',
    700: '#56393E',
    800: '#39282B',
    900: '#231A1C',
  },
}

$base: #C98E99;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F5;
$base-100: #F2E3E6;
$base-200: #E4C8CD;
$base-300: #CEA1A9;
$base-400: #B67C87;
$base-500: #995C67;
$base-600: #774B53;
$base-700: #56393E;
$base-800: #39282B;
$base-900: #231A1C;
$base-hover: #B25F6E;
$base-subtle: #ECDFE2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C98E99",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C8CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEA1A9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B67C87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#995C67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774B53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56393E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#39282B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}