What color is #CD838E?

#CD838E is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(205, 131, 142), and in HSL hsl(351, 43%, 66%).

Is #CD838E accessible as text?

On white, #CD838E has a contrast ratio of 2.90:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.23:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD838E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD838E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is mauve-400 (#A89EA9).

What colors go well with #CD838E?

#CD838E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #83CEC2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD838E below.

Is #CD838E good for buttons?

#CD838E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD838E — white text only reaches 2.90:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD838E the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CD838E is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD838E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD838E

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD838E works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD838E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD838E Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CD838E Surface #F0E8DC 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CD838E Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

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 #CD838E Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CD838E Secondary #DBBFC2 Support #9B9087 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 #CD838E 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 71/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 52/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 74/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 59/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CD838E with

Lilac Buff 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E8EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CE9183 — 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 #CD838E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD838E;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 131 142;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.0% 0.092 10.1);
  --color-50: #FBF4F5;
  --color-100: #F4E1E4;
  --color-200: #E8C5CA;
  --color-300: #D39CA4;
  --color-400: #BD7580;
  --color-500: #A05560;
  --color-600: #7C464E;
  --color-700: #59363B;
  --color-800: #3B2629;
  --color-900: #24191B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F5',
    100: '#F4E1E4',
    200: '#E8C5CA',
    300: '#D39CA4',
    400: '#BD7580',
    500: '#A05560',
    600: '#7C464E',
    700: '#59363B',
    800: '#3B2629',
    900: '#24191B',
  },
}

$base: #CD838E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F5;
$base-100: #F4E1E4;
$base-200: #E8C5CA;
$base-300: #D39CA4;
$base-400: #BD7580;
$base-500: #A05560;
$base-600: #7C464E;
$base-700: #59363B;
$base-800: #3B2629;
$base-900: #24191B;
$base-hover: #BA5362;
$base-subtle: #EDDCDF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD838E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C5CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D39CA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD7580",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A05560",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C464E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#59363B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD838E

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD838E

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