What color is #CA8089?

#CA8089 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(202, 128, 137), and in HSL hsl(353, 41%, 65%).

Is #CA8089 accessible as text?

On white, #CA8089 has a contrast ratio of 3.02:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #CA8089, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CA8089?

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

What colors go well with #CA8089?

#CA8089 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #81CAC2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CA8089 below.

Is #CA8089 good for buttons?

#CA8089 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CA8089 — white text only reaches 3.02:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CA8089 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CA8089 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CA8089 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CA8089

Not just a swatch — here's how #CA8089 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CA8089 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA8089 Secondary #B8622A Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Puce as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CA8089 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CA8089 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

Puce holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CA8089 Accent #AEC3B2 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 #CA8089 Secondary #D8BCBE 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 #CA8089 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 56/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 76/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

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 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CA8089 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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E8E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CA9181 — 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 #CA8089 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CA8089;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 128 137;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.9% 0.092 11.9);
  --color-50: #FBF4F5;
  --color-100: #F3E2E4;
  --color-200: #E7C6C9;
  --color-300: #D29DA3;
  --color-400: #BB777F;
  --color-500: #9E565F;
  --color-600: #7A474D;
  --color-700: #58373B;
  --color-800: #3A2729;
  --color-900: #24191A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F5',
    100: '#F3E2E4',
    200: '#E7C6C9',
    300: '#D29DA3',
    400: '#BB777F',
    500: '#9E565F',
    600: '#7A474D',
    700: '#58373B',
    800: '#3A2729',
    900: '#24191A',
  },
}

$base: #CA8089;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F5;
$base-100: #F3E2E4;
$base-200: #E7C6C9;
$base-300: #D29DA3;
$base-400: #BB777F;
$base-500: #9E565F;
$base-600: #7A474D;
$base-700: #58373B;
$base-800: #3A2729;
$base-900: #24191A;
$base-hover: #B7525E;
$base-subtle: #EDDCDE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CA8089",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7C6C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D29DA3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BB777F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E565F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A474D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#58373B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2729",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CA8089

Color Lab

Pairs with #CA8089

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