What color is #D07178?

#D07178 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(208, 113, 120), and in HSL hsl(356, 50%, 63%).

Is #D07178 accessible as text?

On white, #D07178 has a contrast ratio of 3.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #D07178, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D07178?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #D07178?

#D07178 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #71D0CA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D07178 below.

Is #D07178 good for buttons?

#D07178 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D07178 — white text only reaches 3.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D07178 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #D07178 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.

#D07178 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D07178

Not just a swatch — here's how #D07178 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D07178 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D07178 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D07178 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Pale Violet Red 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 #D07178 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Pale Violet Red opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D07178 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Pale Violet Red 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D07178 Secondary #D7B3B4 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 #D07178 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 80/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 69/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 68/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 74/100

High

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

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D07178 with

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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 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E5E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D08B71 — 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 #D07178 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D07178;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 113 120;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.8% 0.119 16.2);
  --color-50: #FCF3F4;
  --color-100: #F5E0E1;
  --color-200: #EBC2C5;
  --color-300: #D8979C;
  --color-400: #C27075;
  --color-500: #A64E54;
  --color-600: #804246;
  --color-700: #5C3336;
  --color-800: #3C2426;
  --color-900: #251819;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F4',
    100: '#F5E0E1',
    200: '#EBC2C5',
    300: '#D8979C',
    400: '#C27075',
    500: '#A64E54',
    600: '#804246',
    700: '#5C3336',
    800: '#3C2426',
    900: '#251819',
  },
}

$base: #D07178;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F4;
$base-100: #F5E0E1;
$base-200: #EBC2C5;
$base-300: #D8979C;
$base-400: #C27075;
$base-500: #A64E54;
$base-600: #804246;
$base-700: #5C3336;
$base-800: #3C2426;
$base-900: #251819;
$base-hover: #C0414A;
$base-subtle: #EDD8D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D07178",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC2C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8979C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C27075",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A64E54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#804246",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3336",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2426",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251819",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D07178

Color Lab

Pairs with #D07178

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