What color is #CEA1A6?

#CEA1A6 is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(206, 161, 166), and in HSL hsl(353, 31%, 72%).

Is #CEA1A6 accessible as text?

On white, #CEA1A6 has a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.27:1 (passes). For text placed on #CEA1A6, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CEA1A6?

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

What colors go well with #CEA1A6?

#CEA1A6 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A1CEC9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CEA1A6 below.

Is #CEA1A6 good for buttons?

#CEA1A6 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CEA1A6 — white text only reaches 2.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CEA1A6 the same as CSS darkgray?

No — #CEA1A6 is not the CSS named color darkgray, but darkgray (#A9A9A9) 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.

#CEA1A6 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CEA1A6

Not just a swatch — here's how #CEA1A6 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CEA1A6 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CEA1A6 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Lilac 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CEA1A6 Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Lilac 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 #CEA1A6 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989564 Secondary #3C3833

Lilac 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 #CEA1A6 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Lilac 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 #CEA1A6 Secondary #E7D6D8 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Lilac 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 Lilac carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CEA1A6 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 69/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 35/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 60/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CEA1A6

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People also use #CEA1A6 with

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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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EEEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CEABA1 — 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 #CEA1A6 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CEA1A6;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 161 166;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.2% 0.054 11.0);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F1E4E5;
  --color-200: #E3CACD;
  --color-300: #CCA4A8;
  --color-400: #B37F85;
  --color-500: #965F65;
  --color-600: #744E52;
  --color-700: #543B3E;
  --color-800: #38292B;
  --color-900: #231A1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F1E4E5',
    200: '#E3CACD',
    300: '#CCA4A8',
    400: '#B37F85',
    500: '#965F65',
    600: '#744E52',
    700: '#543B3E',
    800: '#38292B',
    900: '#231A1B',
  },
}

$base: #CEA1A6;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F1E4E5;
$base-200: #E3CACD;
$base-300: #CCA4A8;
$base-400: #B37F85;
$base-500: #965F65;
$base-600: #744E52;
$base-700: #543B3E;
$base-800: #38292B;
$base-900: #231A1B;
$base-hover: #B47179;
$base-subtle: #EFE5E6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CEA1A6",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E4E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3CACD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCA4A8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B37F85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#965F65",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#744E52",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#543B3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#38292B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}