What color is #D78FA0?

#D78FA0 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(215, 143, 160), and in HSL hsl(346, 47%, 70%).

Is #D78FA0 accessible as text?

On white, #D78FA0 has a contrast ratio of 2.52:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.33:1 (passes). For text placed on #D78FA0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D78FA0?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is mauve-400 (#A89EA9).

What colors go well with #D78FA0?

#D78FA0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8FD6C6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D78FA0 below.

Is #D78FA0 good for buttons?

#D78FA0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D78FA0 — white text only reaches 2.52:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D78FA0 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D78FA0 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D78FA0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D78FA0

Not just a swatch — here's how #D78FA0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D78FA0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D78FA0 Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D78FA0 Secondary #B8622C Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #D78FA0 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #D78FA0 Accent #AEC3B1 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 #D78FA0 Secondary #E6CBD1 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 #D78FA0 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 38/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 69/100

High

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D78FA0

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People also use #D78FA0 with

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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 7.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EBED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D6968F — 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 #D78FA0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D78FA0;
  --color-base-rgb: 215 143 160;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.7% 0.090 4.1);
  --color-50: #FBF3F5;
  --color-100: #F5E0E5;
  --color-200: #E9C3CC;
  --color-300: #D699A7;
  --color-400: #C07284;
  --color-500: #A45164;
  --color-600: #7E4451;
  --color-700: #5A343D;
  --color-800: #3C252A;
  --color-900: #25181B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F5',
    100: '#F5E0E5',
    200: '#E9C3CC',
    300: '#D699A7',
    400: '#C07284',
    500: '#A45164',
    600: '#7E4451',
    700: '#5A343D',
    800: '#3C252A',
    900: '#25181B',
  },
}

$base: #D78FA0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F5;
$base-100: #F5E0E5;
$base-200: #E9C3CC;
$base-300: #D699A7;
$base-400: #C07284;
$base-500: #A45164;
$base-600: #7E4451;
$base-700: #5A343D;
$base-800: #3C252A;
$base-900: #25181B;
$base-hover: #C45A73;
$base-subtle: #F0E0E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D78FA0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C3CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D699A7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C07284",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A45164",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E4451",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A343D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C252A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}