What color is #CB787D?

#CB787D is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(203, 120, 125), and in HSL hsl(356, 44%, 63%).

Is #CB787D accessible as text?

On white, #CB787D has a contrast ratio of 3.22:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB787D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB787D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #CB787D?

#CB787D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #77CAC5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB787D below.

Is #CB787D good for buttons?

#CB787D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB787D — white text only reaches 3.22:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB787D the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CB787D is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) 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.

#CB787D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB787D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB787D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB787D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB787D Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CB787D Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Rose Gold 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 #CB787D Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CB787D Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rose Gold 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CB787D Secondary #D6B6B7 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Rose Gold 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 Rose Gold carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CB787D 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 70/100

High

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

Vintage feel 74/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

High

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

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CB787D 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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E6E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CA8D77 — 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 #CB787D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB787D;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 120 125;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.4% 0.104 16.4);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E1E2;
  --color-200: #E8C4C7;
  --color-300: #D49B9F;
  --color-400: #BD7579;
  --color-500: #A15459;
  --color-600: #7C4649;
  --color-700: #593638;
  --color-800: #3B2627;
  --color-900: #251919;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E1E2',
    200: '#E8C4C7',
    300: '#D49B9F',
    400: '#BD7579',
    500: '#A15459',
    600: '#7C4649',
    700: '#593638',
    800: '#3B2627',
    900: '#251919',
  },
}

$base: #CB787D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E1E2;
$base-200: #E8C4C7;
$base-300: #D49B9F;
$base-400: #BD7579;
$base-500: #A15459;
$base-600: #7C4649;
$base-700: #593638;
$base-800: #3B2627;
$base-900: #251919;
$base-hover: #B84950;
$base-subtle: #ECD9DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB787D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D49B9F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD7579",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A15459",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C4649",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2627",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251919",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB787D

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