What color is #CA8489?

#CA8489 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(202, 132, 137), and in HSL hsl(356, 40%, 65%).

Is #CA8489 accessible as text?

On white, #CA8489 has a contrast ratio of 2.93:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.17:1 (passes). For text placed on #CA8489, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CA8489?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #CA8489?

#CA8489 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #82C9C5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CA8489 below.

Is #CA8489 good for buttons?

#CA8489 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CA8489 — white text only reaches 2.93:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CA8489 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CA8489 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CA8489 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CA8489

Not just a swatch — here's how #CA8489 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CA8489 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA8489 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 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 #CA8489 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 #CA8489 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D 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 #CA8489 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 #CA8489 Secondary #D9BFC0 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 #CA8489 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 61/100

High

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 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CA8489 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.3:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #C99582 — 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 #CA8489 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CA8489;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 132 137;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.6% 0.087 14.9);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F3E2E3;
  --color-200: #E6C6C8;
  --color-300: #D19EA1;
  --color-400: #BA787C;
  --color-500: #9E575C;
  --color-600: #7A484B;
  --color-700: #583739;
  --color-800: #3A2728;
  --color-900: #24191A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F3E2E3',
    200: '#E6C6C8',
    300: '#D19EA1',
    400: '#BA787C',
    500: '#9E575C',
    600: '#7A484B',
    700: '#583739',
    800: '#3A2728',
    900: '#24191A',
  },
}

$base: #CA8489;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F3E2E3;
$base-200: #E6C6C8;
$base-300: #D19EA1;
$base-400: #BA787C;
$base-500: #9E575C;
$base-600: #7A484B;
$base-700: #583739;
$base-800: #3A2728;
$base-900: #24191A;
$base-hover: #B6545A;
$base-subtle: #ECDCDD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CA8489",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6C6C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D19EA1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BA787C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E575C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A484B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#583739",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2728",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CA8489

Color Lab

Pairs with #CA8489

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