Nearest named color: Lilac
#D39CAA
#D39CAA
Nearest named
Lilac
Family
Pink
Lightness
74.9%
Chroma
0.068
Hue angle
2.0°
Temperature
Warm
Contrast on white
2.31:1 · Fail
Contrast on black
8.06:1 · AAA
Web-safe
#CC9999
CSS oklch()
75% 0.07 2

#D39CAA is a soft, warm red. On the Color Lab it reads with a faded, vintage edge. It reproduces cleanly in print.

Palettes built on #D39CAA

Not just a swatch — here's how #D39CAA works with other colors. Named schemes with #D39CAA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

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

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

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

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

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 #D39CAA 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 64/100
Warm
Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.
Softness 66/100
High
Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.
Depth 24/100
Low
Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.
Naturalness 28/100
Low
Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.
Vintage feel 58/100
Moderate
Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.
Luxury 31/100
Low
Understated — leans refined without going austere.
Brand distinctiveness 26/100
Low
Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.
UI accent fit 35/100
Low
Workable accent with care around contrast.
Surface fit 55/100
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 #D39CAA

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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 #F5EDEF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80
Avoid beside #D3A19C — 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 #D39CAA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Dashboard
Revenue
$48.2k ▲ 12%
Brand
AVELINE
Studio
Poster
Nov 14 · 8PM
NIGHT
MARKET
Packaging
BLOOM
Botanical Wash
250 ml
Interior

Scales

ShadesBase darkened in 10% steps
TintsBase lifted toward white
TonesSaturation removed, lightness held
Monochromatic scaleDesign-system ready, 50–900

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D39CAA;
  --color-base-rgb: 211 156 170;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.9% 0.068 2.0);
  --color-50: #FBF4F6;
  --color-100: #F3E2E7;
  --color-200: #E6C7CE;
  --color-300: #D09FAB;
  --color-400: #B87A89;
  --color-500: #9C596A;
  --color-600: #794955;
  --color-700: #573840;
  --color-800: #3A272C;
  --color-900: #24191C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}