What color is #D48B8E?

#D48B8E is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(212, 139, 142), and in HSL hsl(358, 46%, 69%).

Is #D48B8E accessible as text?

On white, #D48B8E has a contrast ratio of 2.66:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #D48B8E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D48B8E?

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

What colors go well with #D48B8E?

#D48B8E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8CD4D2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D48B8E below.

Is #D48B8E good for buttons?

#D48B8E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D48B8E — white text only reaches 2.66:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D48B8E the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D48B8E is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D48B8E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D48B8E

Not just a swatch — here's how #D48B8E works with other colors. Named schemes with #D48B8E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D48B8E 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 #D48B8E 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 #D48B8E Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 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 #D48B8E 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 #D48B8E Secondary #E2C7C7 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 #D48B8E 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 67/100

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 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 51/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 45/100

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 #D48B8E 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 7.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EAEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D4A18C — 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 #D48B8E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D48B8E;
  --color-base-rgb: 212 139 142;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.2% 0.089 16.9);
  --color-50: #FBF3F4;
  --color-100: #F5E1E1;
  --color-200: #E9C4C5;
  --color-300: #D59A9C;
  --color-400: #BF7375;
  --color-500: #A35255;
  --color-600: #7E4446;
  --color-700: #5A3536;
  --color-800: #3C2526;
  --color-900: #251819;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F4',
    100: '#F5E1E1',
    200: '#E9C4C5',
    300: '#D59A9C',
    400: '#BF7375',
    500: '#A35255',
    600: '#7E4446',
    700: '#5A3536',
    800: '#3C2526',
    900: '#251819',
  },
}

$base: #D48B8E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F4;
$base-100: #F5E1E1;
$base-200: #E9C4C5;
$base-300: #D59A9C;
$base-400: #BF7375;
$base-500: #A35255;
$base-600: #7E4446;
$base-700: #5A3536;
$base-800: #3C2526;
$base-900: #251819;
$base-hover: #C1585C;
$base-subtle: #F0DFE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D48B8E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C4C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59A9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF7375",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A35255",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E4446",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3536",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2526",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251819",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D48B8E

Color Lab

Pairs with #D48B8E

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