What color is #CB8085?

#CB8085 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(203, 128, 133), and in HSL hsl(356, 42%, 65%).

Is #CB8085 accessible as text?

On white, #CB8085 has a contrast ratio of 3.01:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.97:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB8085, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB8085?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #CB8085?

#CB8085 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80CBC6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB8085 below.

Is #CB8085 good for buttons?

#CB8085 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB8085 — white text only reaches 3.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB8085 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CB8085 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CB8085 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB8085

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB8085 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB8085 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB8085 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 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 #CB8085 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 #CB8085 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 #CB8085 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 #CB8085 Secondary #D8BCBD 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 #CB8085 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 65/100

High

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

Vintage feel 76/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 62/100

High

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

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CB8085 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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E8E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CB9480 — 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 #CB8085 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB8085;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 128 133;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.0% 0.093 15.5);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E2E3;
  --color-200: #E7C5C7;
  --color-300: #D39CA0;
  --color-400: #BC767B;
  --color-500: #9F555A;
  --color-600: #7B474A;
  --color-700: #583639;
  --color-800: #3B2628;
  --color-900: #24191A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E2E3',
    200: '#E7C5C7',
    300: '#D39CA0',
    400: '#BC767B',
    500: '#9F555A',
    600: '#7B474A',
    700: '#583639',
    800: '#3B2628',
    900: '#24191A',
  },
}

$base: #CB8085;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E2E3;
$base-200: #E7C5C7;
$base-300: #D39CA0;
$base-400: #BC767B;
$base-500: #9F555A;
$base-600: #7B474A;
$base-700: #583639;
$base-800: #3B2628;
$base-900: #24191A;
$base-hover: #B85158;
$base-subtle: #EDDCDD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB8085",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E2E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7C5C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D39CA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BC767B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9F555A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B474A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#583639",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2628",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB8085

Color Lab

Pairs with #CB8085

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