What color is #CD6596?

#CD6596 is a medium pink. In RGB it is rgb(205, 101, 150), and in HSL hsl(332, 51%, 60%).

Is #CD6596 accessible as text?

On white, #CD6596 has a contrast ratio of 3.56:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD6596, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD6596?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-400 (#FB64B6).

What colors go well with #CD6596?

#CD6596 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #65CD9C. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD6596 below.

Is #CD6596 good for buttons?

#CD6596 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD6596 — white text only reaches 3.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD6596 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CD6596 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD6596 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD6596

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD6596 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD6596 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD6596 Secondary #B9612F Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

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 #CD6596 Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 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 #CD6596 Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

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 #CD6596 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 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 #CD6596 Secondary #D3ACBC Support #9C9087 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 #CD6596 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 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 17/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 80/100

High

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

Surface fit 23/100

Low

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

Print safety 85/100

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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E3EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD6573 — 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 #CD6596 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD6596;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 101 150;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.4% 0.142 352.3);
  --color-50: #FCF3F7;
  --color-100: #F6E0EA;
  --color-200: #EBC1D5;
  --color-300: #D997B5;
  --color-400: #C36F96;
  --color-500: #A74E77;
  --color-600: #81415F;
  --color-700: #5C3346;
  --color-800: #3D2430;
  --color-900: #26181E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F7',
    100: '#F6E0EA',
    200: '#EBC1D5',
    300: '#D997B5',
    400: '#C36F96',
    500: '#A74E77',
    600: '#81415F',
    700: '#5C3346',
    800: '#3D2430',
    900: '#26181E',
  },
}

$base: #CD6596;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F7;
$base-100: #F6E0EA;
$base-200: #EBC1D5;
$base-300: #D997B5;
$base-400: #C36F96;
$base-500: #A74E77;
$base-600: #81415F;
$base-700: #5C3346;
$base-800: #3D2430;
$base-900: #26181E;
$base-hover: #B93C76;
$base-subtle: #ECD5E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD6596",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E0EA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC1D5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D997B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C36F96",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A74E77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#81415F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3346",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2430",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26181E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD6596

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD6596

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