What color is #D07C8B?

#D07C8B is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(208, 124, 139), and in HSL hsl(349, 47%, 65%).

Is #D07C8B accessible as text?

On white, #D07C8B has a contrast ratio of 3.03:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.94:1 (passes). For text placed on #D07C8B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D07C8B?

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

What colors go well with #D07C8B?

#D07C8B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7CD0C0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D07C8B below.

Is #D07C8B good for buttons?

#D07C8B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D07C8B — white text only reaches 3.03:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D07C8B the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #D07C8B 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.

#D07C8B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D07C8B

Not just a swatch — here's how #D07C8B works with other colors. Named schemes with #D07C8B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D07C8B Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #D07C8B Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

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 #D07C8B 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 #D07C8B Surface #F4E6D7 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 #D07C8B Secondary #DBBBBF 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 #D07C8B 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 74/100

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 51/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 70/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

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 #D07C8B

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People also use #D07C8B 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 6.1:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #D0887C — 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 #D07C8B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D07C8B;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 124 139;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.0% 0.106 8.7);
  --color-50: #FBF3F5;
  --color-100: #F5E0E4;
  --color-200: #E9C3CA;
  --color-300: #D699A4;
  --color-400: #C07280;
  --color-500: #A45160;
  --color-600: #7E444E;
  --color-700: #5A343B;
  --color-800: #3C2529;
  --color-900: #25181B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F5',
    100: '#F5E0E4',
    200: '#E9C3CA',
    300: '#D699A4',
    400: '#C07280',
    500: '#A45160',
    600: '#7E444E',
    700: '#5A343B',
    800: '#3C2529',
    900: '#25181B',
  },
}

$base: #D07C8B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F5;
$base-100: #F5E0E4;
$base-200: #E9C3CA;
$base-300: #D699A4;
$base-400: #C07280;
$base-500: #A45160;
$base-600: #7E444E;
$base-700: #5A343B;
$base-800: #3C2529;
$base-900: #25181B;
$base-hover: #BE4B60;
$base-subtle: #EEDBDE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D07C8B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C3CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D699A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C07280",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A45160",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E444E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A343B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2529",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D07C8B

Color Lab

Pairs with #D07C8B

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