What color is #D38DB2?

#D38DB2 is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(211, 141, 178), and in HSL hsl(328, 44%, 69%).

Is #D38DB2 accessible as text?

On white, #D38DB2 has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.22:1 (passes). For text placed on #D38DB2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D38DB2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is mauve-400 (#A89EA9).

What colors go well with #D38DB2?

#D38DB2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8DD3AE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D38DB2 below.

Is #D38DB2 good for buttons?

#D38DB2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D38DB2 — white text only reaches 2.55:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D38DB2 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D38DB2 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.

#D38DB2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D38DB2

Not just a swatch — here's how #D38DB2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D38DB2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D38DB2 Secondary #B96030 Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Puce 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 #D38DB2 Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9463 Secondary #3C3833

Puce 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 #D38DB2 Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

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

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D38DB2 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Puce sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D38DB2 Secondary #E4CAD7 Support #9C9087 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 #D38DB2 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 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 13/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 48/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

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 #D38DB2

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #D38DB2 with

Wisteria Puce Medium Aquamarine Gainsboro Eggplant

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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EAF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D38D9B — 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 #D38DB2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D38DB2;
  --color-base-rgb: 211 141 178;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.5% 0.097 346.8);
  --color-50: #FBF4F8;
  --color-100: #F4E1EB;
  --color-200: #E8C4D7;
  --color-300: #D49BB9;
  --color-400: #BD759B;
  --color-500: #A1547D;
  --color-600: #7C4663;
  --color-700: #593649;
  --color-800: #3B2631;
  --color-900: #25191F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF4F8',
    100: '#F4E1EB',
    200: '#E8C4D7',
    300: '#D49BB9',
    400: '#BD759B',
    500: '#A1547D',
    600: '#7C4663',
    700: '#593649',
    800: '#3B2631',
    900: '#25191F',
  },
}

$base: #D38DB2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F8;
$base-100: #F4E1EB;
$base-200: #E8C4D7;
$base-300: #D49BB9;
$base-400: #BD759B;
$base-500: #A1547D;
$base-600: #7C4663;
$base-700: #593649;
$base-800: #3B2631;
$base-900: #25191F;
$base-hover: #BF5A90;
$base-subtle: #EFDFE8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D38DB2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1EB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4D7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D49BB9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD759B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A1547D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C4663",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593649",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2631",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25191F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}