What color is #CF7D8A?

#CF7D8A is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(207, 125, 138), and in HSL hsl(350, 46%, 65%).

Is #CF7D8A accessible as text?

On white, #CF7D8A has a contrast ratio of 3.02:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.95:1 (passes). For text placed on #CF7D8A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CF7D8A?

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

What colors go well with #CF7D8A?

#CF7D8A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7DCFC1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CF7D8A below.

Is #CF7D8A good for buttons?

#CF7D8A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CF7D8A — white text only reaches 3.02:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CF7D8A the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #CF7D8A is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) 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.

#CF7D8A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CF7D8A

Not just a swatch — here's how #CF7D8A works with other colors. Named schemes with #CF7D8A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CF7D8A Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 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 #CF7D8A Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C 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 #CF7D8A 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CF7D8A Surface #F4E6D6 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 #CF7D8A Secondary #DABBBF 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 #CF7D8A 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 53/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 71/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 64/100

High

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

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CF7D8A

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For fashion

People also use #CF7D8A with

Lilac Buff Medium Turquoise 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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E7E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CF8A7D — 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 #CF7D8A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #CF7D8A;
  --color-base-rgb: 207 125 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.1% 0.103 9.9);
  --color-50: #FBF3F5;
  --color-100: #F5E1E4;
  --color-200: #E9C4CA;
  --color-300: #D59AA4;
  --color-400: #BF7380;
  --color-500: #A3525F;
  --color-600: #7E444E;
  --color-700: #5A353B;
  --color-800: #3C2529;
  --color-900: #25181A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F5',
    100: '#F5E1E4',
    200: '#E9C4CA',
    300: '#D59AA4',
    400: '#BF7380',
    500: '#A3525F',
    600: '#7E444E',
    700: '#5A353B',
    800: '#3C2529',
    900: '#25181A',
  },
}

$base: #CF7D8A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F5;
$base-100: #F5E1E4;
$base-200: #E9C4CA;
$base-300: #D59AA4;
$base-400: #BF7380;
$base-500: #A3525F;
$base-600: #7E444E;
$base-700: #5A353B;
$base-800: #3C2529;
$base-900: #25181A;
$base-hover: #BD4C5F;
$base-subtle: #EEDBDE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CF7D8A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C4CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59AA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF7380",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A3525F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E444E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A353B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2529",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}