What color is #D08196?

#D08196 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(208, 129, 150), and in HSL hsl(344, 46%, 66%).

Is #D08196 accessible as text?

On white, #D08196 has a contrast ratio of 2.89:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #D08196, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D08196?

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

What colors go well with #D08196?

#D08196 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80D0BB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D08196 below.

Is #D08196 good for buttons?

#D08196 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D08196 — white text only reaches 2.89:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D08196 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #D08196 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#D08196 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D08196

Not just a swatch — here's how #D08196 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D08196 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D08196 Secondary #B9612C Accent #7A7641 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D08196 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #D08196 Accent #AFC3B1 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 #D08196 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 #D08196 Secondary #DDBFC6 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 #D08196 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 37/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 69/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 40/100

Moderate

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 #D08196

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People also use #D08196 with

Wisteria Camel Medium Aquamarine 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E8EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D08680 — 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 #D08196 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D08196;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 129 150;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.2% 0.100 2.8);
  --color-50: #FBF3F6;
  --color-100: #F5E1E6;
  --color-200: #E9C4CD;
  --color-300: #D59AAA;
  --color-400: #BF7387;
  --color-500: #A35268;
  --color-600: #7E4454;
  --color-700: #5A353F;
  --color-800: #3C252B;
  --color-900: #25181C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F6',
    100: '#F5E1E6',
    200: '#E9C4CD',
    300: '#D59AAA',
    400: '#BF7387',
    500: '#A35268',
    600: '#7E4454',
    700: '#5A353F',
    800: '#3C252B',
    900: '#25181C',
  },
}

$base: #D08196;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F6;
$base-100: #F5E1E6;
$base-200: #E9C4CD;
$base-300: #D59AAA;
$base-400: #BF7387;
$base-500: #A35268;
$base-600: #7E4454;
$base-700: #5A353F;
$base-800: #3C252B;
$base-900: #25181C;
$base-hover: #BE4F6D;
$base-subtle: #EEDCE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D08196",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C4CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59AAA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF7387",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A35268",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E4454",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A353F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C252B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D08196

Color Lab

Pairs with #D08196

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