What color is #CC9FA6?

#CC9FA6 is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(204, 159, 166), and in HSL hsl(351, 31%, 71%).

Is #CC9FA6 accessible as text?

On white, #CC9FA6 has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #CC9FA6, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CC9FA6?

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

What colors go well with #CC9FA6?

#CC9FA6 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9ECCC5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CC9FA6 below.

Is #CC9FA6 good for buttons?

#CC9FA6 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CC9FA6 — white text only reaches 2.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CC9FA6 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CC9FA6 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CC9FA6 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CC9FA6

Not just a swatch — here's how #CC9FA6 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CC9FA6 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CC9FA6 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Lilac 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CC9FA6 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Lilac 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 #CC9FA6 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989563 Secondary #3C3833

Lilac 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 #CC9FA6 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Lilac 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 #CC9FA6 Secondary #E5D5D7 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Lilac 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 Lilac carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CC9FA6 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 62/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 31/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 59/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CC9FA6

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For fashion

People also use #CC9FA6 with

Thistle Khaki Ash Gray Gainsboro Taupe

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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EDEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CCA79E — 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 #CC9FA6 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CC9FA6;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 159 166;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.6% 0.054 8.0);
  --color-50: #FAF5F6;
  --color-100: #F1E4E6;
  --color-200: #E3CACD;
  --color-300: #CCA4AA;
  --color-400: #B37F87;
  --color-500: #965F67;
  --color-600: #744E53;
  --color-700: #543B3F;
  --color-800: #38292B;
  --color-900: #231A1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FAF5F6',
    100: '#F1E4E6',
    200: '#E3CACD',
    300: '#CCA4AA',
    400: '#B37F87',
    500: '#965F67',
    600: '#744E53',
    700: '#543B3F',
    800: '#38292B',
    900: '#231A1C',
  },
}

$base: #CC9FA6;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F6;
$base-100: #F1E4E6;
$base-200: #E3CACD;
$base-300: #CCA4AA;
$base-400: #B37F87;
$base-500: #965F67;
$base-600: #744E53;
$base-700: #543B3F;
$base-800: #38292B;
$base-900: #231A1C;
$base-hover: #B36F79;
$base-subtle: #EEE4E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CC9FA6",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E4E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3CACD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCA4AA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B37F87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#965F67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#744E53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#543B3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#38292B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}