What color is #D48994?

#D48994 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(212, 137, 148), and in HSL hsl(351, 47%, 68%).

Is #D48994 accessible as text?

On white, #D48994 has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.81:1 (passes). For text placed on #D48994, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D48994?

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

What colors go well with #D48994?

#D48994 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #87D4C8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D48994 below.

Is #D48994 good for buttons?

#D48994 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D48994 — white text only reaches 2.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D48994 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D48994 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D48994 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D48994

Not just a swatch — here's how #D48994 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D48994 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D48994 Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D48994 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C 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 #D48994 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D48994 Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 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 #D48994 Secondary #E2C5C9 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 #D48994 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 52/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 71/100

High

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 52/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D48994 with

Lilac Dusty Rose Medium Turquoise Gainsboro Taupe

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 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E9EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D49587 — 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 #D48994 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D48994;
  --color-base-rgb: 212 137 148;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.0% 0.093 10.1);
  --color-50: #FBF3F5;
  --color-100: #F5E0E4;
  --color-200: #E9C3C9;
  --color-300: #D699A2;
  --color-400: #C0727E;
  --color-500: #A4515D;
  --color-600: #7E444C;
  --color-700: #5A343A;
  --color-800: #3C2529;
  --color-900: #25181A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F5',
    100: '#F5E0E4',
    200: '#E9C3C9',
    300: '#D699A2',
    400: '#C0727E',
    500: '#A4515D',
    600: '#7E444C',
    700: '#5A343A',
    800: '#3C2529',
    900: '#25181A',
  },
}

$base: #D48994;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F5;
$base-100: #F5E0E4;
$base-200: #E9C3C9;
$base-300: #D699A2;
$base-400: #C0727E;
$base-500: #A4515D;
$base-600: #7E444C;
$base-700: #5A343A;
$base-800: #3C2529;
$base-900: #25181A;
$base-hover: #C15464;
$base-subtle: #EFDEE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D48994",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C3C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D699A2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C0727E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A4515D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E444C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A343A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2529",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D48994

Color Lab

Pairs with #D48994

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