What color is #CF698C?

#CF698C is a medium rose. In RGB it is rgb(207, 105, 140), and in HSL hsl(339, 52%, 61%).

Is #CF698C accessible as text?

On white, #CF698C has a contrast ratio of 3.47:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.05:1 (passes). For text placed on #CF698C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CF698C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #CF698C?

#CF698C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #68CFAB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CF698C below.

Is #CF698C good for buttons?

#CF698C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CF698C — white text only reaches 3.47:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CF698C the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CF698C is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#CF698C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CF698C

Not just a swatch — here's how #CF698C works with other colors. Named schemes with #CF698C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CF698C Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Pale Violet Red 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 #CF698C Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Pale Violet Red 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 #CF698C Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

Pale Violet Red 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 #CF698C Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Pale Violet Red 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 #CF698C Secondary #D5AEB9 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Pale Violet Red 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 Pale Violet Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CF698C 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 30/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 78/100

High

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

Surface fit 26/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CF698C with

Orchid Terracotta 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E4E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CF686A — 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 #CF698C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CF698C;
  --color-base-rgb: 207 105 140;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.9% 0.134 359.7);
  --color-50: #FCF3F6;
  --color-100: #F6DFE7;
  --color-200: #EBC1D0;
  --color-300: #D996AE;
  --color-400: #C46E8C;
  --color-500: #A84D6D;
  --color-600: #814157;
  --color-700: #5C3241;
  --color-800: #3D242D;
  --color-900: #26181C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F6',
    100: '#F6DFE7',
    200: '#EBC1D0',
    300: '#D996AE',
    400: '#C46E8C',
    500: '#A84D6D',
    600: '#814157',
    700: '#5C3241',
    800: '#3D242D',
    900: '#26181C',
  },
}

$base: #CF698C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F6;
$base-100: #F6DFE7;
$base-200: #EBC1D0;
$base-300: #D996AE;
$base-400: #C46E8C;
$base-500: #A84D6D;
$base-600: #814157;
$base-700: #5C3241;
$base-800: #3D242D;
$base-900: #26181C;
$base-hover: #BD3C69;
$base-subtle: #EDD5DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CF698C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC1D0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D996AE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C46E8C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A84D6D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814157",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3241",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D242D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26181C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CF698C

Color Lab

Pairs with #CF698C

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