What color is #D7909D?

#D7909D is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(215, 144, 157), and in HSL hsl(349, 47%, 70%).

Is #D7909D accessible as text?

On white, #D7909D has a contrast ratio of 2.51:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #D7909D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D7909D?

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

What colors go well with #D7909D?

#D7909D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8FD6C9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D7909D below.

Is #D7909D good for buttons?

#D7909D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D7909D — white text only reaches 2.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D7909D the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D7909D is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D7909D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D7909D

Not just a swatch — here's how #D7909D works with other colors. Named schemes with #D7909D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D7909D 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D7909D Secondary #B8622B 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 #D7909D 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 #D7909D 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 #D7909D Secondary #E7CCD0 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 #D7909D 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 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 44/100

Moderate

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 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 45/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D7909D 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 7.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EBEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D6998F — 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 #D7909D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D7909D;
  --color-base-rgb: 215 144 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.8% 0.087 7.5);
  --color-50: #FBF3F5;
  --color-100: #F5E0E4;
  --color-200: #E9C3CA;
  --color-300: #D699A4;
  --color-400: #C07280;
  --color-500: #A45160;
  --color-600: #7E444E;
  --color-700: #5A343B;
  --color-800: #3C2529;
  --color-900: #25181B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F5',
    100: '#F5E0E4',
    200: '#E9C3CA',
    300: '#D699A4',
    400: '#C07280',
    500: '#A45160',
    600: '#7E444E',
    700: '#5A343B',
    800: '#3C2529',
    900: '#25181B',
  },
}

$base: #D7909D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F5;
$base-100: #F5E0E4;
$base-200: #E9C3CA;
$base-300: #D699A4;
$base-400: #C07280;
$base-500: #A45160;
$base-600: #7E444E;
$base-700: #5A343B;
$base-800: #3C2529;
$base-900: #25181B;
$base-hover: #C45A6D;
$base-subtle: #F0E0E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D7909D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C3CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D699A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C07280",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A45160",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E444E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A343B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2529",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D7909D

Color Lab

Pairs with #D7909D

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