What color is #D09FA1?

#D09FA1 is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(208, 159, 161), and in HSL hsl(358, 34%, 72%).

Is #D09FA1 accessible as text?

On white, #D09FA1 has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.16:1 (passes). For text placed on #D09FA1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D09FA1?

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

What colors go well with #D09FA1?

#D09FA1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FD0CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D09FA1 below.

Is #D09FA1 good for buttons?

#D09FA1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D09FA1 — white text only reaches 2.29:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D09FA1 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D09FA1 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#D09FA1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D09FA1

Not just a swatch — here's how #D09FA1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D09FA1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D09FA1 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dusty Rose as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D09FA1 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D09FA1 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Dusty Rose holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D09FA1 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Dusty Rose 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 #D09FA1 Secondary #E8D5D6 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D09FA1 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 46/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D09FA1 with

Thistle Tan Light 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EDED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D0AE9F — 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 #D09FA1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D09FA1;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 159 161;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.9% 0.058 15.8);
  --color-50: #FAF4F5;
  --color-100: #F2E3E4;
  --color-200: #E4C8C9;
  --color-300: #CEA2A3;
  --color-400: #B57D7F;
  --color-500: #985C5E;
  --color-600: #764C4D;
  --color-700: #553A3B;
  --color-800: #392829;
  --color-900: #231A1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FAF4F5',
    100: '#F2E3E4',
    200: '#E4C8C9',
    300: '#CEA2A3',
    400: '#B57D7F',
    500: '#985C5E',
    600: '#764C4D',
    700: '#553A3B',
    800: '#392829',
    900: '#231A1A',
  },
}

$base: #D09FA1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F5;
$base-100: #F2E3E4;
$base-200: #E4C8C9;
$base-300: #CEA2A3;
$base-400: #B57D7F;
$base-500: #985C5E;
$base-600: #764C4D;
$base-700: #553A3B;
$base-800: #392829;
$base-900: #231A1A;
$base-hover: #B86E71;
$base-subtle: #EFE4E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D09FA1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C8C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEA2A3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B57D7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#985C5E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#764C4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#553A3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D09FA1

Color Lab

Pairs with #D09FA1

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