What color is #CD9499?

#CD9499 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(205, 148, 153), and in HSL hsl(355, 36%, 69%).

Is #CD9499 accessible as text?

On white, #CD9499 has a contrast ratio of 2.53:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.29:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD9499, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD9499?

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

What colors go well with #CD9499?

#CD9499 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #93CCC8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD9499 below.

Is #CD9499 good for buttons?

#CD9499 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD9499 — white text only reaches 2.53:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD9499 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CD9499 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD9499 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD9499

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD9499 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD9499 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD9499 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 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 #CD9499 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 #CD9499 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C 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 #CD9499 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 #CD9499 Secondary #E1CCCD 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 #CD9499 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 48/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CD9499 with

Thistle Khaki Ash Gray Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EBEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CCA293 — 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 #CD9499 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD9499;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 148 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.3% 0.069 13.1);
  --color-50: #FAF4F5;
  --color-100: #F2E3E4;
  --color-200: #E5C8CA;
  --color-300: #CFA0A4;
  --color-400: #B77B80;
  --color-500: #9A5B60;
  --color-600: #774A4E;
  --color-700: #56393B;
  --color-800: #392829;
  --color-900: #231A1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FAF4F5',
    100: '#F2E3E4',
    200: '#E5C8CA',
    300: '#CFA0A4',
    400: '#B77B80',
    500: '#9A5B60',
    600: '#774A4E',
    700: '#56393B',
    800: '#392829',
    900: '#231A1B',
  },
}

$base: #CD9499;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F5;
$base-100: #F2E3E4;
$base-200: #E5C8CA;
$base-300: #CFA0A4;
$base-400: #B77B80;
$base-500: #9A5B60;
$base-600: #774A4E;
$base-700: #56393B;
$base-800: #392829;
$base-900: #231A1B;
$base-hover: #B6646A;
$base-subtle: #EEE1E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD9499",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C8CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA0A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B77B80",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A5B60",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774A4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56393B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD9499

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD9499

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