What color is #CE838A?

#CE838A is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(206, 131, 138), and in HSL hsl(354, 43%, 66%).

Is #CE838A accessible as text?

On white, #CE838A has a contrast ratio of 2.90:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.24:1 (passes). For text placed on #CE838A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CE838A?

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

What colors go well with #CE838A?

#CE838A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #83CEC6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CE838A below.

Is #CE838A good for buttons?

#CE838A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CE838A — white text only reaches 2.90:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CE838A the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CE838A is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CE838A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CE838A

Not just a swatch — here's how #CE838A works with other colors. Named schemes with #CE838A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CE838A 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CE838A 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 #CE838A 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CE838A 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 #CE838A Secondary #DCBFC1 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 #CE838A 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 60/100

High

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

Vintage feel 74/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 59/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CE838A 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E8E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CE9483 — 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 #CE838A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CE838A;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 131 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.0% 0.093 13.7);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E1E3;
  --color-200: #E8C5C8;
  --color-300: #D39CA1;
  --color-400: #BD757D;
  --color-500: #A0555C;
  --color-600: #7C464B;
  --color-700: #59363A;
  --color-800: #3B2628;
  --color-900: #24191A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E1E3',
    200: '#E8C5C8',
    300: '#D39CA1',
    400: '#BD757D',
    500: '#A0555C',
    600: '#7C464B',
    700: '#59363A',
    800: '#3B2628',
    900: '#24191A',
  },
}

$base: #CE838A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E1E3;
$base-200: #E8C5C8;
$base-300: #D39CA1;
$base-400: #BD757D;
$base-500: #A0555C;
$base-600: #7C464B;
$base-700: #59363A;
$base-800: #3B2628;
$base-900: #24191A;
$base-hover: #BA535D;
$base-subtle: #EDDCDE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CE838A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C5C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D39CA1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD757D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A0555C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C464B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#59363A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2628",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CE838A

Color Lab

Pairs with #CE838A

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