What color is #CD7E79?

#CD7E79 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(205, 126, 121), and in HSL hsl(4, 46%, 64%).

Is #CD7E79 accessible as text?

On white, #CD7E79 has a contrast ratio of 3.06:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.86:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD7E79, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD7E79?

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

What colors go well with #CD7E79?

#CD7E79 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #79C8CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD7E79 below.

Is #CD7E79 good for buttons?

#CD7E79 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD7E79 — white text only reaches 3.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD7E79 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CD7E79 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD7E79 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD7E79

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD7E79 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD7E79 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD7E79 Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Puce 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 #CD7E79 Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Puce 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 #CD7E79 Accent #ADC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Puce opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CD7E79 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Puce 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CD7E79 Secondary #D8BBB8 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Puce 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 Puce carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CD7E79 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 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

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

Naturalness 87/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 75/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 65/100

High

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

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CD7E79

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CD7E79 with

Lilac Sand Medium Turquoise Gainsboro Espresso

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 6.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E7E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD9B79 — 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 #CD7E79 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD7E79;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 126 121;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.6% 0.099 23.9);
  --color-50: #FBF4F3;
  --color-100: #F5E2E1;
  --color-200: #E9C6C4;
  --color-300: #D59E9A;
  --color-400: #BF7873;
  --color-500: #A35752;
  --color-600: #7E4844;
  --color-700: #5A3735;
  --color-800: #3C2725;
  --color-900: #251918;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F3',
    100: '#F5E2E1',
    200: '#E9C6C4',
    300: '#D59E9A',
    400: '#BF7873',
    500: '#A35752',
    600: '#7E4844',
    700: '#5A3735',
    800: '#3C2725',
    900: '#251918',
  },
}

$base: #CD7E79;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F3;
$base-100: #F5E2E1;
$base-200: #E9C6C4;
$base-300: #D59E9A;
$base-400: #BF7873;
$base-500: #A35752;
$base-600: #7E4844;
$base-700: #5A3735;
$base-800: #3C2725;
$base-900: #251918;
$base-hover: #BC5149;
$base-subtle: #EDDBDA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD7E79",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E2E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C6C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59E9A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF7873",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A35752",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E4844",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3735",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2725",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251918",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}