What color is #CA7499?

#CA7499 is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(202, 116, 153), and in HSL hsl(334, 45%, 62%).

Is #CA7499 accessible as text?

On white, #CA7499 has a contrast ratio of 3.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.47:1 (passes). For text placed on #CA7499, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CA7499?

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

What colors go well with #CA7499?

#CA7499 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #72CAA4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CA7499 below.

Is #CA7499 good for buttons?

#CA7499 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CA7499 — white text only reaches 3.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CA7499 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CA7499 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#CA7499 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CA7499

Not just a swatch — here's how #CA7499 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CA7499 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA7499 Secondary #B9612E Accent #7C7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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 #CA7499 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 #CA7499 Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BF Secondary #9AA0A2 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 #CA7499 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A 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 #CA7499 Secondary #D5B5C1 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 #CA7499 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 22/100

Low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 71/100

High

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

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CA7499

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People also use #CA7499 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 5.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E5EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CA727B — 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 #CA7499 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CA7499;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 116 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.4% 0.116 353.5);
  --color-50: #FBF4F7;
  --color-100: #F4E1E9;
  --color-200: #E8C4D4;
  --color-300: #D59BB4;
  --color-400: #BE7494;
  --color-500: #A25375;
  --color-600: #7D455D;
  --color-700: #5A3545;
  --color-800: #3B262F;
  --color-900: #25191E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FBF4F7',
    100: '#F4E1E9',
    200: '#E8C4D4',
    300: '#D59BB4',
    400: '#BE7494',
    500: '#A25375',
    600: '#7D455D',
    700: '#5A3545',
    800: '#3B262F',
    900: '#25191E',
  },
}

$base: #CA7499;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F7;
$base-100: #F4E1E9;
$base-200: #E8C4D4;
$base-300: #D59BB4;
$base-400: #BE7494;
$base-500: #A25375;
$base-600: #7D455D;
$base-700: #5A3545;
$base-800: #3B262F;
$base-900: #25191E;
$base-hover: #B74677;
$base-subtle: #ECD8E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CA7499",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4D4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59BB4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE7494",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A25375",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D455D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3545",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B262F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25191E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CA7499

Color Lab

Pairs with #CA7499

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