What color is #D19EA8?

#D19EA8 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(209, 158, 168), and in HSL hsl(348, 36%, 72%).

Is #D19EA8 accessible as text?

On white, #D19EA8 has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.17:1 (passes). For text placed on #D19EA8, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D19EA8?

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

What colors go well with #D19EA8?

#D19EA8 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9ED1C7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D19EA8 below.

Is #D19EA8 good for buttons?

#D19EA8 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D19EA8 — white text only reaches 2.29:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D19EA8 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D19EA8 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.

#D19EA8 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D19EA8

Not just a swatch — here's how #D19EA8 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D19EA8 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D19EA8 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 #D19EA8 Secondary #B8622B 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 #D19EA8 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 #D19EA8 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 #D19EA8 Secondary #E8D5D8 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 #D19EA8 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 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 31/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 34/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 57/100

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 #D19EA8

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People also use #D19EA8 with

Thistle Dusty Rose Soft Sage 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EDEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D1A59E — 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 #D19EA8 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D19EA8;
  --color-base-rgb: 209 158 168;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.0% 0.062 5.6);
  --color-50: #FAF4F6;
  --color-100: #F2E3E6;
  --color-200: #E5C8CD;
  --color-300: #CFA0AA;
  --color-400: #B77B87;
  --color-500: #9A5B67;
  --color-600: #774A53;
  --color-700: #56393F;
  --color-800: #39282B;
  --color-900: #231A1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FAF4F6',
    100: '#F2E3E6',
    200: '#E5C8CD',
    300: '#CFA0AA',
    400: '#B77B87',
    500: '#9A5B67',
    600: '#774A53',
    700: '#56393F',
    800: '#39282B',
    900: '#231A1C',
  },
}

$base: #D19EA8;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F6;
$base-100: #F2E3E6;
$base-200: #E5C8CD;
$base-300: #CFA0AA;
$base-400: #B77B87;
$base-500: #9A5B67;
$base-600: #774A53;
$base-700: #56393F;
$base-800: #39282B;
$base-900: #231A1C;
$base-hover: #BA6C7C;
$base-subtle: #EFE4E6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D19EA8",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C8CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA0AA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B77B87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A5B67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774A53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56393F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#39282B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}