What color is #CD707E?

#CD707E is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(205, 112, 126), and in HSL hsl(351, 48%, 62%).

Is #CD707E accessible as text?

On white, #CD707E has a contrast ratio of 3.38:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.21:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD707E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD707E?

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

What colors go well with #CD707E?

#CD707E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #70CDBF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD707E below.

Is #CD707E good for buttons?

#CD707E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD707E — white text only reaches 3.38:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD707E the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CD707E is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#CD707E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD707E

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD707E works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD707E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD707E Secondary #B8622A Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CD707E Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

Pale Violet Red 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 #CD707E Accent #AEC3B2 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 #CD707E Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2038 Accent #E6C2C2 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 #CD707E Secondary #D5B1B5 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 #CD707E 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 77/100

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 57/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 68/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 75/100

High

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

Surface fit 31/100

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 #CD707E with

Lilac Camel Medium Turquoise 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 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E5E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD8170 — 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 #CD707E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD707E;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 112 126;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.4% 0.118 11.3);
  --color-50: #FBF3F5;
  --color-100: #F5E0E3;
  --color-200: #EAC3C9;
  --color-300: #D799A2;
  --color-400: #C1717D;
  --color-500: #A5505D;
  --color-600: #7F434C;
  --color-700: #5B343A;
  --color-800: #3C2528;
  --color-900: #25181A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FBF3F5',
    100: '#F5E0E3',
    200: '#EAC3C9',
    300: '#D799A2',
    400: '#C1717D',
    500: '#A5505D',
    600: '#7F434C',
    700: '#5B343A',
    800: '#3C2528',
    900: '#25181A',
  },
}

$base: #CD707E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F5;
$base-100: #F5E0E3;
$base-200: #EAC3C9;
$base-300: #D799A2;
$base-400: #C1717D;
$base-500: #A5505D;
$base-600: #7F434C;
$base-700: #5B343A;
$base-800: #3C2528;
$base-900: #25181A;
$base-hover: #BB4254;
$base-subtle: #EDD7DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD707E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC3C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D799A2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C1717D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A5505D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F434C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B343A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2528",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD707E

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD707E

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