What color is #CD817A?

#CD817A is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(205, 129, 122), and in HSL hsl(5, 45%, 64%).

Is #CD817A accessible as text?

On white, #CD817A has a contrast ratio of 2.99:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.02:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD817A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD817A?

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

What colors go well with #CD817A?

#CD817A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7AC6CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD817A below.

Is #CD817A good for buttons?

#CD817A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD817A — white text only reaches 2.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD817A the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CD817A is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD817A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD817A

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD817A works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD817A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD817A 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 #CD817A Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 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 #CD817A Accent #ADC3B3 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 #CD817A 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 #CD817A Secondary #D9BDB9 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 #CD817A 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 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 76/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 62/100

High

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

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CD817A

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CD817A 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E8E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD9C7A — 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 #CD817A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
MARKET

Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #CD817A;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 129 122;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.1% 0.095 25.6);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E3E1;
  --color-200: #E8C7C4;
  --color-300: #D59F9B;
  --color-400: #BE7A74;
  --color-500: #A25953;
  --color-600: #7D4A45;
  --color-700: #5A3835;
  --color-800: #3B2726;
  --color-900: #251A19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E3E1',
    200: '#E8C7C4',
    300: '#D59F9B',
    400: '#BE7A74',
    500: '#A25953',
    600: '#7D4A45',
    700: '#5A3835',
    800: '#3B2726',
    900: '#251A19',
  },
}

$base: #CD817A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E3E1;
$base-200: #E8C7C4;
$base-300: #D59F9B;
$base-400: #BE7A74;
$base-500: #A25953;
$base-600: #7D4A45;
$base-700: #5A3835;
$base-800: #3B2726;
$base-900: #251A19;
$base-hover: #BB544B;
$base-subtle: #EDDCDA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD817A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E3E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C7C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59F9B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE7A74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A25953",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D4A45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3835",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2726",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251A19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}