What color is #D09CA8?

#D09CA8 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(208, 156, 168), and in HSL hsl(346, 36%, 71%).

Is #D09CA8 accessible as text?

On white, #D09CA8 has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.00:1 (passes). For text placed on #D09CA8, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D09CA8?

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

What colors go well with #D09CA8?

#D09CA8 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9AD0C3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D09CA8 below.

Is #D09CA8 good for buttons?

#D09CA8 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D09CA8 — white text only reaches 2.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D09CA8 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D09CA8 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D09CA8 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D09CA8

Not just a swatch — here's how #D09CA8 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D09CA8 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D09CA8 Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Lilac 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 #D09CA8 Secondary #B8612C Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Lilac 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 #D09CA8 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Lilac 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 #D09CA8 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Lilac 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 #D09CA8 Secondary #E7D3D7 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Lilac 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 Lilac carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D09CA8 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 29/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 56/100

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 #D09CA8

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People also use #D09CA8 with

Thistle Dusty Rose Ash Gray Gainsboro Taupe

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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4ECEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D0A09A — 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 #D09CA8 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D09CA8;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 156 168;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.5% 0.064 3.4);
  --color-50: #FAF4F6;
  --color-100: #F2E3E6;
  --color-200: #E5C8CE;
  --color-300: #CFA0AB;
  --color-400: #B77B89;
  --color-500: #9A5B69;
  --color-600: #774A55;
  --color-700: #563940;
  --color-800: #39282C;
  --color-900: #231A1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FAF4F6',
    100: '#F2E3E6',
    200: '#E5C8CE',
    300: '#CFA0AB',
    400: '#B77B89',
    500: '#9A5B69',
    600: '#774A55',
    700: '#563940',
    800: '#39282C',
    900: '#231A1C',
  },
}

$base: #D09CA8;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F6;
$base-100: #F2E3E6;
$base-200: #E5C8CE;
$base-300: #CFA0AB;
$base-400: #B77B89;
$base-500: #9A5B69;
$base-600: #774A55;
$base-700: #563940;
$base-800: #39282C;
$base-900: #231A1C;
$base-hover: #B8697C;
$base-subtle: #EFE3E6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D09CA8",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C8CE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA0AB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B77B89",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A5B69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774A55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#563940",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#39282C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}