What color is #D18591?

#D18591 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(209, 133, 145), and in HSL hsl(351, 45%, 67%).

Is #D18591 accessible as text?

On white, #D18591 has a contrast ratio of 2.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.47:1 (passes). For text placed on #D18591, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D18591?

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

What colors go well with #D18591?

#D18591 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #85D1C5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D18591 below.

Is #D18591 good for buttons?

#D18591 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D18591 — white text only reaches 2.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D18591 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D18591 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D18591 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D18591

Not just a swatch — here's how #D18591 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D18591 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D18591 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D18591 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

Puce 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 #D18591 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D18591 Surface #F4E6D6 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 #D18591 Secondary #DFC2C5 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 #D18591 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 51/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 72/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 56/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D18591

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People also use #D18591 with

Lilac Buff Medium Turquoise 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 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E9EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D19385 — 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 #D18591 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D18591;
  --color-base-rgb: 209 133 145;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.8% 0.094 9.5);
  --color-50: #FBF4F5;
  --color-100: #F4E1E4;
  --color-200: #E8C4C9;
  --color-300: #D59BA3;
  --color-400: #BE747F;
  --color-500: #A2535F;
  --color-600: #7D454D;
  --color-700: #5A353B;
  --color-800: #3B2629;
  --color-900: #25191A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F5',
    100: '#F4E1E4',
    200: '#E8C4C9',
    300: '#D59BA3',
    400: '#BE747F',
    500: '#A2535F',
    600: '#7D454D',
    700: '#5A353B',
    800: '#3B2629',
    900: '#25191A',
  },
}

$base: #D18591;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F5;
$base-100: #F4E1E4;
$base-200: #E8C4C9;
$base-300: #D59BA3;
$base-400: #BE747F;
$base-500: #A2535F;
$base-600: #7D454D;
$base-700: #5A353B;
$base-800: #3B2629;
$base-900: #25191A;
$base-hover: #BE5363;
$base-subtle: #EEDDE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D18591",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59BA3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE747F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A2535F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D454D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A353B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25191A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D18591

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