What color is #D2807E?

#D2807E is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(210, 128, 126), and in HSL hsl(1, 48%, 66%).

Is #D2807E accessible as text?

On white, #D2807E has a contrast ratio of 2.95:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.13:1 (passes). For text placed on #D2807E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D2807E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #D2807E?

#D2807E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7FD1D2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D2807E below.

Is #D2807E good for buttons?

#D2807E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D2807E — white text only reaches 2.95:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D2807E the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D2807E is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D2807E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D2807E

Not just a swatch — here's how #D2807E works with other colors. Named schemes with #D2807E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D2807E Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD 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 #D2807E Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #D2807E Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Puce opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D2807E 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D2807E Secondary #DDBEBC 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 #D2807E 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 72/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 62/100

High

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

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D2807E

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #D2807E with

Lilac Tan Sky Blue Gainsboro Espresso

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 6.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E8E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D29C7F — 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 #D2807E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D2807E;
  --color-base-rgb: 210 128 126;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.6% 0.102 21.6);
  --color-50: #FBF3F3;
  --color-100: #F5E1E0;
  --color-200: #EAC3C3;
  --color-300: #D79A99;
  --color-400: #C17371;
  --color-500: #A55250;
  --color-600: #7F4443;
  --color-700: #5B3534;
  --color-800: #3C2525;
  --color-900: #251818;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F3',
    100: '#F5E1E0',
    200: '#EAC3C3',
    300: '#D79A99',
    400: '#C17371',
    500: '#A55250',
    600: '#7F4443',
    700: '#5B3534',
    800: '#3C2525',
    900: '#251818',
  },
}

$base: #D2807E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F3;
$base-100: #F5E1E0;
$base-200: #EAC3C3;
$base-300: #D79A99;
$base-400: #C17371;
$base-500: #A55250;
$base-600: #7F4443;
$base-700: #5B3534;
$base-800: #3C2525;
$base-900: #251818;
$base-hover: #C04F4D;
$base-subtle: #EEDCDC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D2807E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC3C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D79A99",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C17371",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A55250",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4443",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3534",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2525",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251818",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}