What color is #CAA0BF?

#CAA0BF is a light, muted magenta. In RGB it is rgb(202, 160, 191), and in HSL hsl(316, 28%, 71%).

Is #CAA0BF accessible as text?

On white, #CAA0BF has a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.29:1 (passes). For text placed on #CAA0BF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CAA0BF?

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

What colors go well with #CAA0BF?

#CAA0BF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A0CAAB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CAA0BF below.

Is #CAA0BF good for buttons?

#CAA0BF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CAA0BF — white text only reaches 2.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CAA0BF the same as CSS plum?

No — #CAA0BF is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#CAA0BF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CAA0BF

Not just a swatch — here's how #CAA0BF works with other colors. Named schemes with #CAA0BF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CAA0BF Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F0E7 Secondary #BCADA0 Ink #2B2723

Lilac 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CAA0BF Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #25334B

Lilac opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #CAA0BF Secondary #AFB3B9 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #8191A8 Anchor #2F3236

Lilac keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CAA0BF Secondary #E6D7E2 Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

Lilac 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 Lilac carrying the quiet middle.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CAA0BF Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5D203C Accent #E6C2C5 Secondary #332B2E

Lilac sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

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Color Lab

How #CAA0BF 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 55/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 4/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 57/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CAA0BF

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People also use #CAA0BF with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EDF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CAA0B1 — 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 #CAA0BF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CAA0BF;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 160 191;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.4% 0.065 335.8);
  --color-50: #FAF5F8;
  --color-100: #F1E5ED;
  --color-200: #E2CBDC;
  --color-300: #CAA6C0;
  --color-400: #B082A4;
  --color-500: #936286;
  --color-600: #724F69;
  --color-700: #533C4D;
  --color-800: #372A34;
  --color-900: #221B20;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FAF5F8',
    100: '#F1E5ED',
    200: '#E2CBDC',
    300: '#CAA6C0',
    400: '#B082A4',
    500: '#936286',
    600: '#724F69',
    700: '#533C4D',
    800: '#372A34',
    900: '#221B20',
  },
}

$base: #CAA0BF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F8;
$base-100: #F1E5ED;
$base-200: #E2CBDC;
$base-300: #CAA6C0;
$base-400: #B082A4;
$base-500: #936286;
$base-600: #724F69;
$base-700: #533C4D;
$base-800: #372A34;
$base-900: #221B20;
$base-hover: #B0729F;
$base-subtle: #EEE4EB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CAA0BF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E5ED",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2CBDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAA6C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B082A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#936286",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#724F69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#533C4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372A34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221B20",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}