What color is #CC5E8A?

#CC5E8A is a medium rose. In RGB it is rgb(204, 94, 138), and in HSL hsl(336, 52%, 58%).

Is #CC5E8A accessible as text?

On white, #CC5E8A has a contrast ratio of 3.79:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.54:1 (passes). For text placed on #CC5E8A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CC5E8A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-500 (#F6339A).

What colors go well with #CC5E8A?

#CC5E8A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5CCC9F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CC5E8A below.

Is #CC5E8A good for buttons?

#CC5E8A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CC5E8A — white text only reaches 3.79:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CC5E8A the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CC5E8A is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#CC5E8A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CC5E8A

Not just a swatch — here's how #CC5E8A works with other colors. Named schemes with #CC5E8A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CC5E8A Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

This palette keeps Blush Pink 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 #CC5E8A Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Blush Pink 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 #CC5E8A Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

Blush Pink 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 #CC5E8A Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Blush Pink 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 #CC5E8A Secondary #D0A7B4 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Blush Pink 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 Blush Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CC5E8A 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 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 23/100

Low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 57/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 84/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 20/100

Low

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

Print safety 84/100

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 4.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E2E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CC5C64 — 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 #CC5E8A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CC5E8A;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 94 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.9% 0.147 357.0);
  --color-50: #FCF3F6;
  --color-100: #F6DFE8;
  --color-200: #EBC1D2;
  --color-300: #D996B1;
  --color-400: #C46E90;
  --color-500: #A84D71;
  --color-600: #81415A;
  --color-700: #5C3243;
  --color-800: #3D242E;
  --color-900: #26181D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  blush-pink: {
    50: '#FCF3F6',
    100: '#F6DFE8',
    200: '#EBC1D2',
    300: '#D996B1',
    400: '#C46E90',
    500: '#A84D71',
    600: '#81415A',
    700: '#5C3243',
    800: '#3D242E',
    900: '#26181D',
  },
}

$base: #CC5E8A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F6;
$base-100: #F6DFE8;
$base-200: #EBC1D2;
$base-300: #D996B1;
$base-400: #C46E90;
$base-500: #A84D71;
$base-600: #81415A;
$base-700: #5C3243;
$base-800: #3D242E;
$base-900: #26181D;
$base-hover: #B4396A;
$base-subtle: #ECD2DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CC5E8A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC1D2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D996B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C46E90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A84D71",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#81415A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3243",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D242E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26181D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CC5E8A

Color Lab

Pairs with #CC5E8A

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