What color is #D080A3?

#D080A3 is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(208, 128, 163), and in HSL hsl(334, 46%, 66%).

Is #D080A3 accessible as text?

On white, #D080A3 has a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.30:1 (passes). For text placed on #D080A3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D080A3?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is mauve-400 (#A89EA9).

What colors go well with #D080A3?

#D080A3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80D0AE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D080A3 below.

Is #D080A3 good for buttons?

#D080A3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D080A3 — white text only reaches 2.88:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D080A3 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #D080A3 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#D080A3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D080A3

Not just a swatch — here's how #D080A3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D080A3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D080A3 Secondary #B9612F Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Puce 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 #D080A3 Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Puce 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 #D080A3 Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

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 #D080A3 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 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 #D080A3 Secondary #DDBFCB Support #9C9087 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 #D080A3 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 20/100

Low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D080A3 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E8ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D08088 — 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 #D080A3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D080A3;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 128 163;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.4% 0.107 352.5);
  --color-50: #FBF3F7;
  --color-100: #F5E1E9;
  --color-200: #E9C4D4;
  --color-300: #D59AB4;
  --color-400: #BF7394;
  --color-500: #A35275;
  --color-600: #7E445D;
  --color-700: #5A3545;
  --color-800: #3C252F;
  --color-900: #25181E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F7',
    100: '#F5E1E9',
    200: '#E9C4D4',
    300: '#D59AB4',
    400: '#BF7394',
    500: '#A35275',
    600: '#7E445D',
    700: '#5A3545',
    800: '#3C252F',
    900: '#25181E',
  },
}

$base: #D080A3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F7;
$base-100: #F5E1E9;
$base-200: #E9C4D4;
$base-300: #D59AB4;
$base-400: #BF7394;
$base-500: #A35275;
$base-600: #7E445D;
$base-700: #5A3545;
$base-800: #3C252F;
$base-900: #25181E;
$base-hover: #BE4F7F;
$base-subtle: #EEDCE4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D080A3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C4D4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59AB4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF7394",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A35275",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E445D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3545",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C252F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D080A3

Color Lab

Pairs with #D080A3

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