What color is #CE8395?

#CE8395 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(206, 131, 149), and in HSL hsl(346, 43%, 66%).

Is #CE8395 accessible as text?

On white, #CE8395 has a contrast ratio of 2.87:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.30:1 (passes). For text placed on #CE8395, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CE8395?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is mauve-400 (#A89EA9).

What colors go well with #CE8395?

#CE8395 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #83CEBC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CE8395 below.

Is #CE8395 good for buttons?

#CE8395 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CE8395 — white text only reaches 2.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CE8395 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CE8395 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CE8395 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CE8395

Not just a swatch — here's how #CE8395 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CE8395 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CE8395 Secondary #B8622C Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #CE8395 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #CE8395 Accent #AEC3B1 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CE8395 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 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 #CE8395 Secondary #DCC0C5 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 #CE8395 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 39/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 71/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 58/100

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.

Pairs with #CE8395

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People also use #CE8395 with

Lilac Buff Medium Aquamarine Gainsboro Taupe

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 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E8EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CE8A83 — 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 #CE8395 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CE8395;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 131 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.3% 0.095 4.2);
  --color-50: #FBF4F5;
  --color-100: #F4E1E6;
  --color-200: #E8C5CD;
  --color-300: #D39CA9;
  --color-400: #BD7586;
  --color-500: #A05566;
  --color-600: #7C4653;
  --color-700: #59363E;
  --color-800: #3B262B;
  --color-900: #24191B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F5',
    100: '#F4E1E6',
    200: '#E8C5CD',
    300: '#D39CA9',
    400: '#BD7586',
    500: '#A05566',
    600: '#7C4653',
    700: '#59363E',
    800: '#3B262B',
    900: '#24191B',
  },
}

$base: #CE8395;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F5;
$base-100: #F4E1E6;
$base-200: #E8C5CD;
$base-300: #D39CA9;
$base-400: #BD7586;
$base-500: #A05566;
$base-600: #7C4653;
$base-700: #59363E;
$base-800: #3B262B;
$base-900: #24191B;
$base-hover: #BA536B;
$base-subtle: #EDDCE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CE8395",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C5CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D39CA9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD7586",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A05566",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C4653",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#59363E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B262B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CE8395

Color Lab

Pairs with #CE8395

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