What color is #CD5C8D?

#CD5C8D is a medium pink. In RGB it is rgb(205, 92, 141), and in HSL hsl(334, 53%, 58%).

Is #CD5C8D accessible as text?

On white, #CD5C8D has a contrast ratio of 3.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.51:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD5C8D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD5C8D?

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

What colors go well with #CD5C8D?

#CD5C8D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5BCD9B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD5C8D below.

Is #CD5C8D good for buttons?

#CD5C8D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD5C8D — white text only reaches 3.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD5C8D the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CD5C8D is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD5C8D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD5C8D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD5C8D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD5C8D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD5C8D Secondary #B9612E 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 #CD5C8D 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 #CD5C8D Accent #A5C3C7 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 #CD5C8D Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C4 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 #CD5C8D Secondary #D1A6B5 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 #CD5C8D 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 19/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

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

Very low

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

Print safety 83/100

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 #F2E1E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD5B66 — 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 #CD5C8D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD5C8D;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 92 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.9% 0.152 355.2);
  --color-50: #FCF3F7;
  --color-100: #F6DFE9;
  --color-200: #ECC1D3;
  --color-300: #DA95B3;
  --color-400: #C56D93;
  --color-500: #A94C74;
  --color-600: #82405D;
  --color-700: #5D3245;
  --color-800: #3D242F;
  --color-900: #26171E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  blush-pink: {
    50: '#FCF3F7',
    100: '#F6DFE9',
    200: '#ECC1D3',
    300: '#DA95B3',
    400: '#C56D93',
    500: '#A94C74',
    600: '#82405D',
    700: '#5D3245',
    800: '#3D242F',
    900: '#26171E',
  },
}

$base: #CD5C8D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F7;
$base-100: #F6DFE9;
$base-200: #ECC1D3;
$base-300: #DA95B3;
$base-400: #C56D93;
$base-500: #A94C74;
$base-600: #82405D;
$base-700: #5D3245;
$base-800: #3D242F;
$base-900: #26171E;
$base-hover: #B5386E;
$base-subtle: #ECD2DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD5C8D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC1D3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA95B3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C56D93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A94C74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#82405D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3245",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D242F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26171E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD5C8D

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