What color is #CD8B89?

#CD8B89 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(205, 139, 137), and in HSL hsl(2, 40%, 67%).

Is #CD8B89 accessible as text?

On white, #CD8B89 has a contrast ratio of 2.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.65:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD8B89, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD8B89?

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

What colors go well with #CD8B89?

#CD8B89 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #89CACD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD8B89 below.

Is #CD8B89 good for buttons?

#CD8B89 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD8B89 — white text only reaches 2.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD8B89 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CD8B89 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD8B89 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD8B89

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD8B89 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD8B89 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD8B89 Secondary #B76327 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CD8B89 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 #CD8B89 Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99976D 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 #CD8B89 Accent #AEC3B2 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CD8B89 Secondary #DDC4C3 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 #CD8B89 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 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 73/100

High

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

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 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 52/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

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 #CD8B89

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People also use #CD8B89 with

Lilac Tan Sky Blue 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 6.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EAE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDA289 — 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 #CD8B89 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD8B89;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 139 137;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.2% 0.081 21.3);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F3E3E2;
  --color-200: #E6C7C6;
  --color-300: #D1A09E;
  --color-400: #BA7A78;
  --color-500: #9E5A57;
  --color-600: #7A4A48;
  --color-700: #583837;
  --color-800: #3A2727;
  --color-900: #241A19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F3E3E2',
    200: '#E6C7C6',
    300: '#D1A09E',
    400: '#BA7A78',
    500: '#9E5A57',
    600: '#7A4A48',
    700: '#583837',
    800: '#3A2727',
    900: '#241A19',
  },
}

$base: #CD8B89;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F3E3E2;
$base-200: #E6C7C6;
$base-300: #D1A09E;
$base-400: #BA7A78;
$base-500: #9E5A57;
$base-600: #7A4A48;
$base-700: #583837;
$base-800: #3A2727;
$base-900: #241A19;
$base-hover: #B85D59;
$base-subtle: #EDDFDE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD8B89",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E3E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6C7C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1A09E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BA7A78",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E5A57",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A4A48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#583837",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2727",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241A19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD8B89

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD8B89

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