What color is #CE7A7A?

#CE7A7A is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(206, 122, 122), and in HSL hsl(0, 46%, 64%).

Is #CE7A7A accessible as text?

On white, #CE7A7A has a contrast ratio of 3.14:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.69:1 (passes). For text placed on #CE7A7A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CE7A7A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #CE7A7A?

#CE7A7A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #79CDCD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CE7A7A below.

Is #CE7A7A good for buttons?

#CE7A7A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CE7A7A — white text only reaches 3.14:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CE7A7A the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CE7A7A is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#CE7A7A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CE7A7A

Not just a swatch — here's how #CE7A7A works with other colors. Named schemes with #CE7A7A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CE7A7A 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CE7A7A Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99976D 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 #CE7A7A 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CE7A7A 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CE7A7A Secondary #D8B8B7 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 #CE7A7A 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 79/100

High

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

Vintage feel 73/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 68/100

High

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

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CE7A7A with

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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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E7E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD9579 — 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 #CE7A7A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CE7A7A;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 122 122;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.0% 0.105 20.2);
  --color-50: #FBF3F3;
  --color-100: #F5E1E1;
  --color-200: #E9C4C4;
  --color-300: #D59A9A;
  --color-400: #BF7373;
  --color-500: #A35252;
  --color-600: #7E4444;
  --color-700: #5A3535;
  --color-800: #3C2525;
  --color-900: #251818;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F3',
    100: '#F5E1E1',
    200: '#E9C4C4',
    300: '#D59A9A',
    400: '#BF7373',
    500: '#A35252',
    600: '#7E4444',
    700: '#5A3535',
    800: '#3C2525',
    900: '#251818',
  },
}

$base: #CE7A7A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F3;
$base-100: #F5E1E1;
$base-200: #E9C4C4;
$base-300: #D59A9A;
$base-400: #BF7373;
$base-500: #A35252;
$base-600: #7E4444;
$base-700: #5A3535;
$base-800: #3C2525;
$base-900: #251818;
$base-hover: #BC4949;
$base-subtle: #EDDADA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CE7A7A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C4C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59A9A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF7373",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A35252",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E4444",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3535",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2525",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251818",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CE7A7A

Color Lab

Pairs with #CE7A7A

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