What color is #CB787F?

#CB787F is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(203, 120, 127), and in HSL hsl(355, 44%, 63%).

Is #CB787F accessible as text?

On white, #CB787F has a contrast ratio of 3.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.53:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB787F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB787F?

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

What colors go well with #CB787F?

#CB787F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #77CAC3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB787F below.

Is #CB787F good for buttons?

#CB787F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB787F — white text only reaches 3.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB787F the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CB787F 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.

#CB787F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB787F

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB787F works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB787F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB787F Secondary #B86229 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CB787F 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 #CB787F 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CB787F 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CB787F Secondary #D6B6B8 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 #CB787F 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 75/100

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 66/100

High

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

Vintage feel 73/100

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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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 #CA8C77 — 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 #CB787F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB787F;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 120 127;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.4% 0.104 14.9);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E1E3;
  --color-200: #E8C4C7;
  --color-300: #D49BA0;
  --color-400: #BD757B;
  --color-500: #A1545A;
  --color-600: #7C464A;
  --color-700: #593639;
  --color-800: #3B2628;
  --color-900: #25191A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E1E3',
    200: '#E8C4C7',
    300: '#D49BA0',
    400: '#BD757B',
    500: '#A1545A',
    600: '#7C464A',
    700: '#593639',
    800: '#3B2628',
    900: '#25191A',
  },
}

$base: #CB787F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E1E3;
$base-200: #E8C4C7;
$base-300: #D49BA0;
$base-400: #BD757B;
$base-500: #A1545A;
$base-600: #7C464A;
$base-700: #593639;
$base-800: #3B2628;
$base-900: #25191A;
$base-hover: #B84952;
$base-subtle: #ECD9DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB787F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D49BA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD757B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A1545A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C464A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593639",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2628",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25191A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB787F

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Pairs with #CB787F

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