What color is #CD8994?

#CD8994 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(205, 137, 148), and in HSL hsl(350, 40%, 67%).

Is #CD8994 accessible as text?

On white, #CD8994 has a contrast ratio of 2.76:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD8994, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD8994?

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

What colors go well with #CD8994?

#CD8994 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #89CDC1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD8994 below.

Is #CD8994 good for buttons?

#CD8994 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD8994 — white text only reaches 2.76:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD8994 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CD8994 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD8994 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD8994

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD8994 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD8994 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD8994 Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #CD8994 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 #CD8994 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

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 #CD8994 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 #CD8994 Secondary #DDC4C7 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 #CD8994 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 46/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 72/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 53/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CD8994

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People also use #CD8994 with

Lilac Khaki 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 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E9EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD9489 — 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 #CD8994 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD8994;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 137 148;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.2% 0.084 8.9);
  --color-50: #FBF4F5;
  --color-100: #F3E2E5;
  --color-200: #E6C6CB;
  --color-300: #D19EA6;
  --color-400: #BA7883;
  --color-500: #9E5763;
  --color-600: #7A4850;
  --color-700: #58373D;
  --color-800: #3A272A;
  --color-900: #24191B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F5',
    100: '#F3E2E5',
    200: '#E6C6CB',
    300: '#D19EA6',
    400: '#BA7883',
    500: '#9E5763',
    600: '#7A4850',
    700: '#58373D',
    800: '#3A272A',
    900: '#24191B',
  },
}

$base: #CD8994;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F5;
$base-100: #F3E2E5;
$base-200: #E6C6CB;
$base-300: #D19EA6;
$base-400: #BA7883;
$base-500: #9E5763;
$base-600: #7A4850;
$base-700: #58373D;
$base-800: #3A272A;
$base-900: #24191B;
$base-hover: #B85969;
$base-subtle: #EDDEE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD8994",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6C6CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D19EA6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BA7883",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E5763",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A4850",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#58373D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A272A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD8994

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD8994

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