What color is #CD7185?

#CD7185 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(205, 113, 133), and in HSL hsl(347, 48%, 62%).

Is #CD7185 accessible as text?

On white, #CD7185 has a contrast ratio of 3.34:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.30:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD7185, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD7185?

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

What colors go well with #CD7185?

#CD7185 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #70CDB8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD7185 below.

Is #CD7185 good for buttons?

#CD7185 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD7185 — white text only reaches 3.34:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD7185 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CD7185 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.

#CD7185 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD7185

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD7185 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD7185 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD7185 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #CD7185 Surface #E4CDA9 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

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 #CD7185 Accent #AEC3B1 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 #CD7185 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 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 #CD7185 Secondary #D5B2B8 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 #CD7185 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 75/100

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 47/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 67/100

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 74/100

High

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

Surface fit 32/100

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 #CD7185 with

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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 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E5E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD7A70 — 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 #CD7185 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD7185;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 113 133;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.7% 0.117 6.9);
  --color-50: #FBF3F5;
  --color-100: #F5E0E5;
  --color-200: #EAC3CB;
  --color-300: #D799A6;
  --color-400: #C17182;
  --color-500: #A55062;
  --color-600: #7F4350;
  --color-700: #5B343C;
  --color-800: #3C252A;
  --color-900: #25181B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FBF3F5',
    100: '#F5E0E5',
    200: '#EAC3CB',
    300: '#D799A6',
    400: '#C17182',
    500: '#A55062',
    600: '#7F4350',
    700: '#5B343C',
    800: '#3C252A',
    900: '#25181B',
  },
}

$base: #CD7185;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F5;
$base-100: #F5E0E5;
$base-200: #EAC3CB;
$base-300: #D799A6;
$base-400: #C17182;
$base-500: #A55062;
$base-600: #7F4350;
$base-700: #5B343C;
$base-800: #3C252A;
$base-900: #25181B;
$base-hover: #BB425C;
$base-subtle: #EDD7DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD7185",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC3CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D799A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C17182",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A55062",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4350",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B343C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C252A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD7185

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD7185

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