What color is #CA6885?

#CA6885 is a medium rose. In RGB it is rgb(202, 104, 133), and in HSL hsl(342, 48%, 60%).

Is #CA6885 accessible as text?

On white, #CA6885 has a contrast ratio of 3.60:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.83:1 (passes). For text placed on #CA6885, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CA6885?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #CA6885?

#CA6885 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #68CAAD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CA6885 below.

Is #CA6885 good for buttons?

#CA6885 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CA6885 — white text only reaches 3.60:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CA6885 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CA6885 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#CA6885 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CA6885

Not just a swatch — here's how #CA6885 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CA6885 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA6885 Secondary #B9612C Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Blush Pink 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 #CA6885 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Blush Pink 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 #CA6885 Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Blush Pink 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 #CA6885 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Blush Pink 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 #CA6885 Secondary #D1ACB4 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Blush Pink 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 Blush Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CA6885 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 36/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 81/100

Very 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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People also use #CA6885 with

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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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E4E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CA6B68 — 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 #CA6885 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CA6885;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 104 133;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.9% 0.128 2.5);
  --color-50: #FBF3F6;
  --color-100: #F5E0E6;
  --color-200: #EAC3CE;
  --color-300: #D799AB;
  --color-400: #C17189;
  --color-500: #A55069;
  --color-600: #7F4355;
  --color-700: #5B3440;
  --color-800: #3C252C;
  --color-900: #25181C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  blush-pink: {
    50: '#FBF3F6',
    100: '#F5E0E6',
    200: '#EAC3CE',
    300: '#D799AB',
    400: '#C17189',
    500: '#A55069',
    600: '#7F4355',
    700: '#5B3440',
    800: '#3C252C',
    900: '#25181C',
  },
}

$base: #CA6885;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F6;
$base-100: #F5E0E6;
$base-200: #EAC3CE;
$base-300: #D799AB;
$base-400: #C17189;
$base-500: #A55069;
$base-600: #7F4355;
$base-700: #5B3440;
$base-800: #3C252C;
$base-900: #25181C;
$base-hover: #B54063;
$base-subtle: #ECD5DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CA6885",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC3CE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D799AB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C17189",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A55069",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4355",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3440",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C252C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CA6885

Color Lab

Pairs with #CA6885

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