What color is #CE7EA7?

#CE7EA7 is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(206, 126, 167), and in HSL hsl(329, 45%, 65%).

Is #CE7EA7 accessible as text?

On white, #CE7EA7 has a contrast ratio of 2.93:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.17:1 (passes). For text placed on #CE7EA7, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CE7EA7?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-400 (#FB64B6).

What colors go well with #CE7EA7?

#CE7EA7 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7ECEA4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CE7EA7 below.

Is #CE7EA7 good for buttons?

#CE7EA7 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CE7EA7 — white text only reaches 2.93:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CE7EA7 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CE7EA7 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#CE7EA7 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CE7EA7

Not just a swatch — here's how #CE7EA7 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CE7EA7 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CE7EA7 Secondary #B96130 Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Puce as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CE7EA7 Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9463 Secondary #3C3833

Puce anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CE7EA7 Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

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

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CE7EA7 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Puce sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CE7EA7 Secondary #DCBECC Support #9C9087 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 #CE7EA7 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 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 15/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 62/100

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 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CE7EA7

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #CE7EA7 with

Wisteria Puce Medium Aquamarine Gainsboro Eggplant

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 6.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E7ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CE7E8C — 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 #CE7EA7 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #CE7EA7;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 126 167;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.0% 0.111 348.3);
  --color-50: #FBF4F7;
  --color-100: #F4E1EB;
  --color-200: #E8C4D7;
  --color-300: #D59BB9;
  --color-400: #BE749A;
  --color-500: #A2537C;
  --color-600: #7D4562;
  --color-700: #5A3548;
  --color-800: #3B2631;
  --color-900: #25191F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F7',
    100: '#F4E1EB',
    200: '#E8C4D7',
    300: '#D59BB9',
    400: '#BE749A',
    500: '#A2537C',
    600: '#7D4562',
    700: '#5A3548',
    800: '#3B2631',
    900: '#25191F',
  },
}

$base: #CE7EA7;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F7;
$base-100: #F4E1EB;
$base-200: #E8C4D7;
$base-300: #D59BB9;
$base-400: #BE749A;
$base-500: #A2537C;
$base-600: #7D4562;
$base-700: #5A3548;
$base-800: #3B2631;
$base-900: #25191F;
$base-hover: #BC4E86;
$base-subtle: #EDDBE5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CE7EA7",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1EB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4D7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59BB9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE749A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A2537C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D4562",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3548",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2631",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25191F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}