What color is #D7817D?

#D7817D is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(215, 129, 125), and in HSL hsl(3, 53%, 67%).

Is #D7817D accessible as text?

On white, #D7817D has a contrast ratio of 2.87:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.33:1 (passes). For text placed on #D7817D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D7817D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #D7817D?

#D7817D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7ED3D7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D7817D below.

Is #D7817D good for buttons?

#D7817D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D7817D — white text only reaches 2.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D7817D the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #D7817D is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) 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.

#D7817D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D7817D

Not just a swatch — here's how #D7817D works with other colors. Named schemes with #D7817D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D7817D Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD 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 #D7817D Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #D7817D Accent #ADC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Puce opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D7817D 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D7817D Secondary #E0C0BD 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 #D7817D 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 87/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 69/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

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.

Pairs with #D7817D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #D7817D with

Lilac Burlywood 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 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E8E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D7A07E — 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 #D7817D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D7817D;
  --color-base-rgb: 215 129 125;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.4% 0.107 23.0);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F6E0DF;
  --color-200: #ECC3C1;
  --color-300: #DA9995;
  --color-400: #C5726D;
  --color-500: #A9504C;
  --color-600: #824340;
  --color-700: #5D3432;
  --color-800: #3D2524;
  --color-900: #261817;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F6E0DF',
    200: '#ECC3C1',
    300: '#DA9995',
    400: '#C5726D',
    500: '#A9504C',
    600: '#824340',
    700: '#5D3432',
    800: '#3D2524',
    900: '#261817',
  },
}

$base: #D7817D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F6E0DF;
$base-200: #ECC3C1;
$base-300: #DA9995;
$base-400: #C5726D;
$base-500: #A9504C;
$base-600: #824340;
$base-700: #5D3432;
$base-800: #3D2524;
$base-900: #261817;
$base-hover: #C7504A;
$base-subtle: #F0DDDC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D7817D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E0DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC3C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA9995",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C5726D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A9504C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#824340",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3432",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2524",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261817",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}