What color is #CC999B?

#CC999B is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(204, 153, 155), and in HSL hsl(358, 33%, 70%).

Is #CC999B accessible as text?

On white, #CC999B has a contrast ratio of 2.44:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #CC999B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CC999B?

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

What colors go well with #CC999B?

#CC999B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #99CCCA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CC999B below.

Is #CC999B good for buttons?

#CC999B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CC999B — white text only reaches 2.44:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CC999B the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CC999B is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CC999B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CC999B

Not just a swatch — here's how #CC999B works with other colors. Named schemes with #CC999B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CC999B Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rosy Brown as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CC999B Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rosy Brown 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CC999B Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Rosy Brown 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 #CC999B Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Rosy Brown opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CC999B Secondary #E3CFD0 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Rosy Brown 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 Rosy Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CC999B 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 49/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 56/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CC999B with

Thistle Tan Ash Gray Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3ECEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CCA899 — 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 #CC999B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CC999B;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 153 155;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.2% 0.061 16.1);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F2E3E4;
  --color-200: #E4C9CA;
  --color-300: #CDA2A4;
  --color-400: #B47E80;
  --color-500: #975D5F;
  --color-600: #754C4E;
  --color-700: #553A3B;
  --color-800: #382929;
  --color-900: #231A1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F2E3E4',
    200: '#E4C9CA',
    300: '#CDA2A4',
    400: '#B47E80',
    500: '#975D5F',
    600: '#754C4E',
    700: '#553A3B',
    800: '#382929',
    900: '#231A1A',
  },
}

$base: #CC999B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F2E3E4;
$base-200: #E4C9CA;
$base-300: #CDA2A4;
$base-400: #B47E80;
$base-500: #975D5F;
$base-600: #754C4E;
$base-700: #553A3B;
$base-800: #382929;
$base-900: #231A1A;
$base-hover: #B46A6C;
$base-subtle: #EEE2E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CC999B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C9CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CDA2A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B47E80",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#975D5F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#754C4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#553A3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382929",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CC999B

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