Deep Puce
HEX: #A95C68 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#A95C68
169, 92, 104
350°, 45% ,66%
0, 45.56, 38.46, 33.73
About Deep Puce
Deep Puce (#A95C68) is a color with RGB(169, 92, 104) and HSL(350.65°, 45.56%, 66.27%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #5CA99D, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #68A95C and #5C68A9. The name comes from puce (French).
- HEX: #A95C68
- RGB: 169, 92, 104
- HSL: 350.65°, 45.56%, 66.27%
- Mood: Romantic
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Logo
- Complementary color: #5CA99D
- Triadic colors: #68A95C, #5C68A9
- The name comes from puce (French).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #A95C68 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color 'puce' gained notoriety in France during the reign of Louis XVI. Legend has it that Queen Marie Antoinette wore a dress of this brownish-red hue, and when asked about its color, she declared it 'couleur puce' (flea color). This sparked a trend, and the color became fashionable. Over time, variations like 'deep puce' emerged to describe darker, more saturated versions of the original color. The hexadecimal #a95c68 represents a specific, darker shade within the puce spectrum.
First Recorded Use
The color 'puce' is said to have been named in 1775, after Marie Antoinette's dress, which was the color of a flea. The 'deep' modifier is a later descriptive addition.
Cultural Associations
The naming of 'puce' after a flea might seem unusual today, but it was not uncommon for colors to be named after natural objects, even insects, during that period. The association with Marie Antoinette gives it a historical and aristocratic, albeit somewhat morbid, charm. It's a color that evokes a sense of vintage elegance and a touch of the unconventional.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #A95C68;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #A95C68;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #A95C68;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#A95C68,
#82D0C4
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#A95C68,
#82D0C4
);
}// SCSS variable
$deep-puce: #A95C68;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$deep-puce-r: 169;
$deep-puce-g: 92;
$deep-puce-b: 104;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $deep-puce;
color: rgba($deep-puce-r, $deep-puce-g, $deep-puce-b, 0.8);
}