What color is #D683AE?

#D683AE is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(214, 131, 174), and in HSL hsl(329, 50%, 68%).

Is #D683AE accessible as text?

On white, #D683AE has a contrast ratio of 2.72:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.72:1 (passes). For text placed on #D683AE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D683AE?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-400 (#FB64B6).

What colors go well with #D683AE?

#D683AE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #85D6AC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D683AE below.

Is #D683AE good for buttons?

#D683AE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D683AE — white text only reaches 2.72:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D683AE the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #D683AE is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#D683AE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D683AE

Not just a swatch — here's how #D683AE works with other colors. Named schemes with #D683AE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D683AE Secondary #B96130 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 #D683AE 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 #D683AE 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 #D683AE 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 #D683AE Secondary #E3C4D2 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 #D683AE 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 15/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 56/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D683AE with

Wisteria Puce Medium Aquamarine Gainsboro Eggplant

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 6.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E9EF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D68594 — 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 #D683AE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D683AE;
  --color-base-rgb: 214 131 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.0% 0.115 348.0);
  --color-50: #FCF3F7;
  --color-100: #F5E0EB;
  --color-200: #EBC2D7;
  --color-300: #D897B9;
  --color-400: #C2709A;
  --color-500: #A64E7C;
  --color-600: #804262;
  --color-700: #5C3348;
  --color-800: #3C2431;
  --color-900: #25181F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF3F7',
    100: '#F5E0EB',
    200: '#EBC2D7',
    300: '#D897B9',
    400: '#C2709A',
    500: '#A64E7C',
    600: '#804262',
    700: '#5C3348',
    800: '#3C2431',
    900: '#25181F',
  },
}

$base: #D683AE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F7;
$base-100: #F5E0EB;
$base-200: #EBC2D7;
$base-300: #D897B9;
$base-400: #C2709A;
$base-500: #A64E7C;
$base-600: #804262;
$base-700: #5C3348;
$base-800: #3C2431;
$base-900: #25181F;
$base-hover: #C5518D;
$base-subtle: #F0DDE7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D683AE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0EB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC2D7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D897B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2709A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A64E7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#804262",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3348",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2431",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D683AE

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Pairs with #D683AE

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