What color is #D28481?

#D28481 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(210, 132, 129), and in HSL hsl(2, 47%, 66%).

Is #D28481 accessible as text?

On white, #D28481 has a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.36:1 (passes). For text placed on #D28481, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D28481?

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

What colors go well with #D28481?

#D28481 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80CED1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D28481 below.

Is #D28481 good for buttons?

#D28481 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D28481 — white text only reaches 2.85:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D28481 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D28481 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D28481 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D28481

Not just a swatch — here's how #D28481 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D28481 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D28481 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 #D28481 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 #D28481 Accent #ADC3B2 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 #D28481 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 #D28481 Secondary #DEC0BF 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 #D28481 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

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 73/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

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 #D28481

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People also use #D28481 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 6.5:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #D19D80 — 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 #D28481 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D28481;
  --color-base-rgb: 210 132 129;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.4% 0.097 22.2);
  --color-50: #FBF4F3;
  --color-100: #F5E1E0;
  --color-200: #E9C4C3;
  --color-300: #D69B99;
  --color-400: #C07572;
  --color-500: #A45451;
  --color-600: #7E4644;
  --color-700: #5A3634;
  --color-800: #3C2625;
  --color-900: #251918;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F3',
    100: '#F5E1E0',
    200: '#E9C4C3',
    300: '#D69B99',
    400: '#C07572',
    500: '#A45451',
    600: '#7E4644',
    700: '#5A3634',
    800: '#3C2625',
    900: '#251918',
  },
}

$base: #D28481;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F3;
$base-100: #F5E1E0;
$base-200: #E9C4C3;
$base-300: #D69B99;
$base-400: #C07572;
$base-500: #A45451;
$base-600: #7E4644;
$base-700: #5A3634;
$base-800: #3C2625;
$base-900: #251918;
$base-hover: #BF524E;
$base-subtle: #EEDCDC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D28481",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C4C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D69B99",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C07572",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A45451",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E4644",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3634",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2625",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251918",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D28481

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Pairs with #D28481

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