What color is #D789BC?

#D789BC is a light, soft magenta. In RGB it is rgb(215, 137, 188), and in HSL hsl(321, 49%, 69%).

Is #D789BC accessible as text?

On white, #D789BC has a contrast ratio of 2.56:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.19:1 (passes). For text placed on #D789BC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D789BC?

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

What colors go well with #D789BC?

#D789BC pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #89D7A4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D789BC below.

Is #D789BC good for buttons?

#D789BC works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D789BC — white text only reaches 2.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D789BC the same as CSS plum?

No — #D789BC is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) 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.

#D789BC Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D789BC

Not just a swatch — here's how #D789BC works with other colors. Named schemes with #D789BC in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D789BC Secondary #BA6031 Accent #7D7540 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 #D789BC Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F2E2D1 Accent #9C9462 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 #D789BC Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #25324B

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 #D789BC Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5D203C Accent #E6C2C5 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 #D789BC Secondary #E6C9DB Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

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 #D789BC 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 9/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 50/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D789BC with

Wisteria Puce Medium Aquamarine Gainsboro Eggplant

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 7.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EAF1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D789A2 — 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 #D789BC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D789BC;
  --color-base-rgb: 215 137 188;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.6% 0.115 340.8);
  --color-50: #FBF3F9;
  --color-100: #F5E0EE;
  --color-200: #EAC2DC;
  --color-300: #D798C1;
  --color-400: #C270A5;
  --color-500: #A64F87;
  --color-600: #7F426A;
  --color-700: #5B344D;
  --color-800: #3C2534;
  --color-900: #251821;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F9',
    100: '#F5E0EE',
    200: '#EAC2DC',
    300: '#D798C1',
    400: '#C270A5',
    500: '#A64F87',
    600: '#7F426A',
    700: '#5B344D',
    800: '#3C2534',
    900: '#251821',
  },
}

$base: #D789BC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F9;
$base-100: #F5E0EE;
$base-200: #EAC2DC;
$base-300: #D798C1;
$base-400: #C270A5;
$base-500: #A64F87;
$base-600: #7F426A;
$base-700: #5B344D;
$base-800: #3C2534;
$base-900: #251821;
$base-hover: #C5559E;
$base-subtle: #F0DEEA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D789BC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0EE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC2DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D798C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C270A5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A64F87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F426A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B344D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2534",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251821",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D789BC

Color Lab

Pairs with #D789BC

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