What color is #D080AC?

#D080AC is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(208, 128, 172), and in HSL hsl(327, 46%, 66%).

Is #D080AC accessible as text?

On white, #D080AC has a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #D080AC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D080AC?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-400 (#FB64B6).

What colors go well with #D080AC?

#D080AC pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80D0A4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D080AC below.

Is #D080AC good for buttons?

#D080AC works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D080AC — white text only reaches 2.85:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D080AC the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #D080AC is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#D080AC Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D080AC

Not just a swatch — here's how #D080AC works with other colors. Named schemes with #D080AC in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D080AC Secondary #B96030 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 #D080AC Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9463 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 #D080AC Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF 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 #D080AC 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 #D080AC Secondary #DEC0CF 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 #D080AC 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 13/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

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 #D080AC with

Wisteria Puce Medium Aquamarine Gainsboro Eggplant

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 #F3E8EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D08092 — 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 #D080AC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D080AC;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 128 172;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.7% 0.113 346.3);
  --color-50: #FBF3F8;
  --color-100: #F5E1EC;
  --color-200: #E9C4D8;
  --color-300: #D59ABB;
  --color-400: #BF739D;
  --color-500: #A3527E;
  --color-600: #7E4464;
  --color-700: #5A3549;
  --color-800: #3C2532;
  --color-900: #25181F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F8',
    100: '#F5E1EC',
    200: '#E9C4D8',
    300: '#D59ABB',
    400: '#BF739D',
    500: '#A3527E',
    600: '#7E4464',
    700: '#5A3549',
    800: '#3C2532',
    900: '#25181F',
  },
}

$base: #D080AC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F8;
$base-100: #F5E1EC;
$base-200: #E9C4D8;
$base-300: #D59ABB;
$base-400: #BF739D;
$base-500: #A3527E;
$base-600: #7E4464;
$base-700: #5A3549;
$base-800: #3C2532;
$base-900: #25181F;
$base-hover: #BE4F8C;
$base-subtle: #EEDCE6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D080AC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1EC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C4D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59ABB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF739D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A3527E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E4464",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3549",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2532",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D080AC

Color Lab

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