What color is #D17388?

#D17388 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(209, 115, 136), and in HSL hsl(347, 51%, 64%).

Is #D17388 accessible as text?

On white, #D17388 has a contrast ratio of 3.22:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #D17388, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D17388?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #D17388?

#D17388 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #74D2BE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D17388 below.

Is #D17388 good for buttons?

#D17388 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D17388 — white text only reaches 3.22:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D17388 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #D17388 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) 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.

#D17388 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D17388

Not just a swatch — here's how #D17388 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D17388 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D17388 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D17388 Surface #E4CDA9 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

Pale Violet Red 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 #D17388 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Pale Violet Red 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 #D17388 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Pale Violet Red 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 #D17388 Secondary #D9B5BB Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Pale Violet Red 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 Pale Violet Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D17388 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 46/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 71/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D17388 with

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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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E6E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D27F74 — 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 #D17388 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D17388;
  --color-base-rgb: 209 115 136;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.6% 0.120 6.6);
  --color-50: #FCF3F5;
  --color-100: #F6E0E4;
  --color-200: #EBC1CA;
  --color-300: #D997A5;
  --color-400: #C36F81;
  --color-500: #A74E61;
  --color-600: #81414F;
  --color-700: #5C333C;
  --color-800: #3D242A;
  --color-900: #26181B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F5',
    100: '#F6E0E4',
    200: '#EBC1CA',
    300: '#D997A5',
    400: '#C36F81',
    500: '#A74E61',
    600: '#81414F',
    700: '#5C333C',
    800: '#3D242A',
    900: '#26181B',
  },
}

$base: #D17388;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F5;
$base-100: #F6E0E4;
$base-200: #EBC1CA;
$base-300: #D997A5;
$base-400: #C36F81;
$base-500: #A74E61;
$base-600: #81414F;
$base-700: #5C333C;
$base-800: #3D242A;
$base-900: #26181B;
$base-hover: #C2435F;
$base-subtle: #EED9DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D17388",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E0E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC1CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D997A5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C36F81",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A74E61",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#81414F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C333C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D242A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26181B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D17388

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