What color is #D5A1AE?

#D5A1AE is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(213, 161, 174), and in HSL hsl(345, 38%, 73%).

Is #D5A1AE accessible as text?

On white, #D5A1AE has a contrast ratio of 2.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.54:1 (passes). For text placed on #D5A1AE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D5A1AE?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #D5A1AE?

#D5A1AE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A0D4C7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D5A1AE below.

Is #D5A1AE good for buttons?

#D5A1AE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D5A1AE — white text only reaches 2.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D5A1AE the same as CSS darkgray?

No — #D5A1AE is not the CSS named color darkgray, but darkgray (#A9A9A9) 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.

#D5A1AE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D5A1AE

Not just a swatch — here's how #D5A1AE works with other colors. Named schemes with #D5A1AE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D5A1AE Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 Ink #2B2723

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

Dominant #D5A1AE Secondary #B9612C Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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

Dominant #D5A1AE Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

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

Lead #D5A1AE Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D5A1AE Secondary #ECD9DD Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

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 #D5A1AE 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 68/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 27/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 58/100

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 #D5A1AE

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People also use #D5A1AE with

Thistle Dusty Rose Light Blue Gainsboro Taupe

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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EDEF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D4A4A0 — 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 #D5A1AE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D5A1AE;
  --color-base-rgb: 213 161 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.1% 0.064 2.1);
  --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;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FBF4F6',
    100: '#F3E2E7',
    200: '#E6C7CE',
    300: '#D09FAB',
    400: '#B87A89',
    500: '#9C596A',
    600: '#794955',
    700: '#573840',
    800: '#3A272C',
    900: '#24191C',
  },
}

$base: #D5A1AE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F6;
$base-100: #F3E2E7;
$base-200: #E6C7CE;
$base-300: #D09FAB;
$base-400: #B87A89;
$base-500: #9C596A;
$base-600: #794955;
$base-700: #573840;
$base-800: #3A272C;
$base-900: #24191C;
$base-hover: #BD6D81;
$base-subtle: #F0E4E7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D5A1AE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6C7CE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D09FAB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B87A89",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C596A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#794955",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#573840",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A272C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}