What color is #D2999B?

#D2999B is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(210, 153, 155), and in HSL hsl(358, 39%, 71%).

Is #D2999B accessible as text?

On white, #D2999B has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.77:1 (passes). For text placed on #D2999B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D2999B?

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

What colors go well with #D2999B?

#D2999B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #98D2D0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D2999B below.

Is #D2999B good for buttons?

#D2999B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D2999B — white text only reaches 2.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D2999B the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D2999B is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D2999B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D2999B

Not just a swatch — here's how #D2999B works with other colors. Named schemes with #D2999B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D2999B Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 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 #D2999B 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 #D2999B Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D 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 #D2999B 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 #D2999B Secondary #E6D1D1 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 #D2999B 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 54/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 54/100

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 #D2999B

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People also use #D2999B with

Thistle Tan Light 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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4ECEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D2AA98 — 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 #D2999B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D2999B;
  --color-base-rgb: 210 153 155;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.8% 0.069 16.5);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F3E2E3;
  --color-200: #E6C6C7;
  --color-300: #D19EA0;
  --color-400: #B9797B;
  --color-500: #9D585A;
  --color-600: #79494A;
  --color-700: #573839;
  --color-800: #3A2728;
  --color-900: #24191A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F3E2E3',
    200: '#E6C6C7',
    300: '#D19EA0',
    400: '#B9797B',
    500: '#9D585A',
    600: '#79494A',
    700: '#573839',
    800: '#3A2728',
    900: '#24191A',
  },
}

$base: #D2999B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F3E2E3;
$base-200: #E6C6C7;
$base-300: #D19EA0;
$base-400: #B9797B;
$base-500: #9D585A;
$base-600: #79494A;
$base-700: #573839;
$base-800: #3A2728;
$base-900: #24191A;
$base-hover: #BC6669;
$base-subtle: #EFE2E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D2999B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6C6C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D19EA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B9797B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9D585A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#79494A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#573839",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2728",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}