What color is #CC718D?

#CC718D is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(204, 113, 141), and in HSL hsl(342, 47%, 62%).

Is #CC718D accessible as text?

On white, #CC718D has a contrast ratio of 3.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #CC718D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CC718D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #CC718D?

#CC718D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #71CCB0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CC718D below.

Is #CC718D good for buttons?

#CC718D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CC718D — white text only reaches 3.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CC718D the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CC718D is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#CC718D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CC718D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CC718D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CC718D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CC718D Secondary #B9612C Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Pale Violet Red 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 #CC718D Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Pale Violet Red 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 #CC718D Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Pale Violet Red 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 #CC718D Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Pale Violet Red 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 #CC718D Secondary #D5B3BB Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Pale Violet Red 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 Pale Violet Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CC718D 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 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 34/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 66/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 74/100

High

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

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CC718D with

Wisteria Rosy Brown Medium Aquamarine Gainsboro Taupe

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 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E5E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CC7471 — 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 #CC718D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CC718D;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 113 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.8% 0.118 1.2);
  --color-50: #FBF3F6;
  --color-100: #F5E0E7;
  --color-200: #E9C3CF;
  --color-300: #D699AB;
  --color-400: #C07289;
  --color-500: #A4516A;
  --color-600: #7E4455;
  --color-700: #5A3440;
  --color-800: #3C252C;
  --color-900: #25181C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FBF3F6',
    100: '#F5E0E7',
    200: '#E9C3CF',
    300: '#D699AB',
    400: '#C07289',
    500: '#A4516A',
    600: '#7E4455',
    700: '#5A3440',
    800: '#3C252C',
    900: '#25181C',
  },
}

$base: #CC718D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F6;
$base-100: #F5E0E7;
$base-200: #E9C3CF;
$base-300: #D699AB;
$base-400: #C07289;
$base-500: #A4516A;
$base-600: #7E4455;
$base-700: #5A3440;
$base-800: #3C252C;
$base-900: #25181C;
$base-hover: #BA4367;
$base-subtle: #ECD8DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CC718D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C3CF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D699AB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C07289",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A4516A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E4455",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3440",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C252C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CC718D

Color Lab

Pairs with #CC718D

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