What color is #D96F8A?

#D96F8A is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(217, 111, 138), and in HSL hsl(345, 58%, 64%).

Is #D96F8A accessible as text?

On white, #D96F8A has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #D96F8A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D96F8A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #D96F8A?

#D96F8A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6ED8BE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D96F8A below.

Is #D96F8A good for buttons?

#D96F8A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D96F8A — white text only reaches 3.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D96F8A the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #D96F8A is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) 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.

#D96F8A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D96F8A

Not just a swatch — here's how #D96F8A works with other colors. Named schemes with #D96F8A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D96F8A Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Pale Violet Red 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 #D96F8A Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Pale Violet Red 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 #D96F8A Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Pale Violet Red 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 #D96F8A Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Pale Violet Red 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 #D96F8A Secondary #DDB5BD Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Pale Violet Red 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 Pale Violet Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D96F8A 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 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 40/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 71/100

High

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

Surface fit 28/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E5E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D8776E — 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 #D96F8A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D96F8A;
  --color-base-rgb: 217 111 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.1% 0.135 5.2);
  --color-50: #FCF2F5;
  --color-100: #F7DEE4;
  --color-200: #EEBFCA;
  --color-300: #DD92A5;
  --color-400: #C96981;
  --color-500: #AD4761;
  --color-600: #853D4F;
  --color-700: #5F303C;
  --color-800: #3E2329;
  --color-900: #26171B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF2F5',
    100: '#F7DEE4',
    200: '#EEBFCA',
    300: '#DD92A5',
    400: '#C96981',
    500: '#AD4761',
    600: '#853D4F',
    700: '#5F303C',
    800: '#3E2329',
    900: '#26171B',
  },
}

$base: #D96F8A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F5;
$base-100: #F7DEE4;
$base-200: #EEBFCA;
$base-300: #DD92A5;
$base-400: #C96981;
$base-500: #AD4761;
$base-600: #853D4F;
$base-700: #5F303C;
$base-800: #3E2329;
$base-900: #26171B;
$base-hover: #CB3A5E;
$base-subtle: #F0D7DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D96F8A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DEE4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEBFCA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DD92A5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C96981",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD4761",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#853D4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F303C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2329",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26171B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D96F8A

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