What color is #CB7B95?

#CB7B95 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(203, 123, 149), and in HSL hsl(341, 43%, 64%).

Is #CB7B95 accessible as text?

On white, #CB7B95 has a contrast ratio of 3.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.81:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB7B95, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB7B95?

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

What colors go well with #CB7B95?

#CB7B95 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7CCBB2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB7B95 below.

Is #CB7B95 good for buttons?

#CB7B95 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB7B95 — white text only reaches 3.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB7B95 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CB7B95 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#CB7B95 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB7B95

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB7B95 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB7B95 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB7B95 Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Puce 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 #CB7B95 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Puce 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 #CB7B95 Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

Puce 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 #CB7B95 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Puce 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 #CB7B95 Secondary #D8B9C2 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 #CB7B95 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 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

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

Naturalness 31/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 69/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 66/100

High

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

Surface fit 38/100

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 #CB7B95 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 6.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E7EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CB7D7C — 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 #CB7B95 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB7B95;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 123 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.6% 0.104 359.3);
  --color-50: #FBF4F6;
  --color-100: #F4E1E7;
  --color-200: #E8C5D0;
  --color-300: #D39CAD;
  --color-400: #BD758C;
  --color-500: #A0556D;
  --color-600: #7C4657;
  --color-700: #593641;
  --color-800: #3B262D;
  --color-900: #24191C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F6',
    100: '#F4E1E7',
    200: '#E8C5D0',
    300: '#D39CAD',
    400: '#BD758C',
    500: '#A0556D',
    600: '#7C4657',
    700: '#593641',
    800: '#3B262D',
    900: '#24191C',
  },
}

$base: #CB7B95;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F6;
$base-100: #F4E1E7;
$base-200: #E8C5D0;
$base-300: #D39CAD;
$base-400: #BD758C;
$base-500: #A0556D;
$base-600: #7C4657;
$base-700: #593641;
$base-800: #3B262D;
$base-900: #24191C;
$base-hover: #B84D6F;
$base-subtle: #ECDAE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB7B95",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C5D0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D39CAD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD758C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A0556D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C4657",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593641",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B262D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB7B95

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