What color is #D0979E?

#D0979E is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(208, 151, 158), and in HSL hsl(353, 38%, 70%).

Is #D0979E accessible as text?

On white, #D0979E has a contrast ratio of 2.44:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #D0979E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D0979E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #D0979E?

#D0979E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #95D0C9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D0979E below.

Is #D0979E good for buttons?

#D0979E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D0979E — white text only reaches 2.44:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D0979E the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D0979E is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D0979E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D0979E

Not just a swatch — here's how #D0979E works with other colors. Named schemes with #D0979E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D0979E Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Puce 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D0979E Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #D0979E Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989564 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 #D0979E 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D0979E Secondary #E5CFD1 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 #D0979E 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 43/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 40/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D0979E

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #D0979E with

Thistle Tan Sky Blue Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4ECEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D0A295 — 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 #D0979E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D0979E;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 151 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.3% 0.069 10.7);
  --color-50: #FBF4F5;
  --color-100: #F3E2E4;
  --color-200: #E6C7CA;
  --color-300: #D09FA5;
  --color-400: #B87A81;
  --color-500: #9C5961;
  --color-600: #79494F;
  --color-700: #57383C;
  --color-800: #3A2729;
  --color-900: #24191B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F5',
    100: '#F3E2E4',
    200: '#E6C7CA',
    300: '#D09FA5',
    400: '#B87A81',
    500: '#9C5961',
    600: '#79494F',
    700: '#57383C',
    800: '#3A2729',
    900: '#24191B',
  },
}

$base: #D0979E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F5;
$base-100: #F3E2E4;
$base-200: #E6C7CA;
$base-300: #D09FA5;
$base-400: #B87A81;
$base-500: #9C5961;
$base-600: #79494F;
$base-700: #57383C;
$base-800: #3A2729;
$base-900: #24191B;
$base-hover: #B9646E;
$base-subtle: #EFE1E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D0979E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6C7CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D09FA5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B87A81",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C5961",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#79494F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#57383C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2729",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}