What color is #D7ADCD?

#D7ADCD is a light, muted magenta. In RGB it is rgb(215, 173, 205), and in HSL hsl(314, 34%, 76%).

Is #D7ADCD accessible as text?

On white, #D7ADCD has a contrast ratio of 1.95:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #D7ADCD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D7ADCD?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-300 (#FDA5D5).

What colors go well with #D7ADCD?

#D7ADCD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #ADD7B7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D7ADCD below.

Is #D7ADCD good for buttons?

#D7ADCD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D7ADCD — white text only reaches 1.95:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D7ADCD the same as CSS thistle?

No — #D7ADCD is not the CSS named color thistle, but thistle (#D8BFD8) 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.

#D7ADCD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D7ADCD

Not just a swatch — here's how #D7ADCD works with other colors. Named schemes with #D7ADCD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D7ADCD Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F0E7 Secondary #BCADA0 Ink #2B2723

Lilac 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D7ADCD Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #25334B

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

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #D7ADCD Secondary #AFB3B9 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #8191A8 Anchor #2F3236

Lilac keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D7ADCD Secondary #F4E4F0 Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

Lilac 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 Lilac carrying the quiet middle.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D7ADCD Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5D203C Accent #E6C2C5 Secondary #332B2E

Lilac sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

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Color Lab

How #D7ADCD 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 55/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 71/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 20/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 4/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 23/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 61/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D7ADCD

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #D7ADCD with

Thistle Dusty Rose Celadon 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 9.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F0F4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D7ADBF — 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 #D7ADCD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D7ADCD;
  --color-base-rgb: 215 173 205;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.5% 0.065 334.7);
  --color-50: #FAF4F9;
  --color-100: #F2E3EF;
  --color-200: #E4C8DE;
  --color-300: #CEA2C3;
  --color-400: #B57DA8;
  --color-500: #985C8A;
  --color-600: #764C6C;
  --color-700: #553A4F;
  --color-800: #392835;
  --color-900: #231A21;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FAF4F9',
    100: '#F2E3EF',
    200: '#E4C8DE',
    300: '#CEA2C3',
    400: '#B57DA8',
    500: '#985C8A',
    600: '#764C6C',
    700: '#553A4F',
    800: '#392835',
    900: '#231A21',
  },
}

$base: #D7ADCD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F9;
$base-100: #F2E3EF;
$base-200: #E4C8DE;
$base-300: #CEA2C3;
$base-400: #B57DA8;
$base-500: #985C8A;
$base-600: #764C6C;
$base-700: #553A4F;
$base-800: #392835;
$base-900: #231A21;
$base-hover: #BD79AD;
$base-subtle: #F1E8EF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D7ADCD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3EF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C8DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEA2C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B57DA8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#985C8A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#764C6C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#553A4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392835",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A21",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}