What color is #CB679C?

#CB679C is a medium pink. In RGB it is rgb(203, 103, 156), and in HSL hsl(328, 49%, 60%).

Is #CB679C accessible as text?

On white, #CB679C has a contrast ratio of 3.52:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB679C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB679C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-400 (#FB64B6).

What colors go well with #CB679C?

#CB679C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #67CB96. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB679C below.

Is #CB679C good for buttons?

#CB679C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB679C — white text only reaches 3.52:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB679C the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CB679C is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#CB679C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB679C

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB679C works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB679C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB679C Secondary #B96130 Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

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 #CB679C Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9463 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 #CB679C Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 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 #CB679C Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B 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 #CB679C Secondary #D3ADBF 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 #CB679C 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 14/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 54/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 79/100

High

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

Surface fit 24/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 5.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E3EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CB677B — 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 #CB679C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB679C;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 103 156;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.7% 0.140 348.7);
  --color-50: #FBF3F8;
  --color-100: #F5E0EB;
  --color-200: #EAC2D8;
  --color-300: #D798BA;
  --color-400: #C2709C;
  --color-500: #A64F7D;
  --color-600: #7F4263;
  --color-700: #5B3449;
  --color-800: #3C2531;
  --color-900: #25181F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FBF3F8',
    100: '#F5E0EB',
    200: '#EAC2D8',
    300: '#D798BA',
    400: '#C2709C',
    500: '#A64F7D',
    600: '#7F4263',
    700: '#5B3449',
    800: '#3C2531',
    900: '#25181F',
  },
}

$base: #CB679C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F8;
$base-100: #F5E0EB;
$base-200: #EAC2D8;
$base-300: #D798BA;
$base-400: #C2709C;
$base-500: #A64F7D;
$base-600: #7F4263;
$base-700: #5B3449;
$base-800: #3C2531;
$base-900: #25181F;
$base-hover: #B63E7E;
$base-subtle: #ECD5E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB679C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0EB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC2D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D798BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2709C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A64F7D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4263",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3449",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2531",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB679C

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Pairs with #CB679C

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