What color is #D18E95?

#D18E95 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(209, 142, 149), and in HSL hsl(354, 42%, 69%).

Is #D18E95 accessible as text?

On white, #D18E95 has a contrast ratio of 2.62:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.01:1 (passes). For text placed on #D18E95, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D18E95?

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

What colors go well with #D18E95?

#D18E95 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8FD1CB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D18E95 below.

Is #D18E95 good for buttons?

#D18E95 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D18E95 — white text only reaches 2.62:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D18E95 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D18E95 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D18E95 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D18E95

Not just a swatch — here's how #D18E95 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D18E95 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D18E95 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D18E95 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D18E95 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C 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 #D18E95 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 #D18E95 Secondary #E2C8CA 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 #D18E95 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 53/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 69/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 48/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D18E95 with

Lilac 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 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EAEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D19E8F — 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 #D18E95 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D18E95;
  --color-base-rgb: 209 142 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.5% 0.082 12.5);
  --color-50: #FBF4F5;
  --color-100: #F4E2E3;
  --color-200: #E7C5C9;
  --color-300: #D39CA2;
  --color-400: #BC767D;
  --color-500: #9F555D;
  --color-600: #7B474C;
  --color-700: #58363A;
  --color-800: #3B2628;
  --color-900: #24191A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F5',
    100: '#F4E2E3',
    200: '#E7C5C9',
    300: '#D39CA2',
    400: '#BC767D',
    500: '#9F555D',
    600: '#7B474C',
    700: '#58363A',
    800: '#3B2628',
    900: '#24191A',
  },
}

$base: #D18E95;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F5;
$base-100: #F4E2E3;
$base-200: #E7C5C9;
$base-300: #D39CA2;
$base-400: #BC767D;
$base-500: #9F555D;
$base-600: #7B474C;
$base-700: #58363A;
$base-800: #3B2628;
$base-900: #24191A;
$base-hover: #BD5D66;
$base-subtle: #EFE0E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D18E95",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E2E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7C5C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D39CA2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BC767D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9F555D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B474C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#58363A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2628",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D18E95

Color Lab

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