What color is #D97E89?

#D97E89 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(217, 126, 137), and in HSL hsl(353, 54%, 67%).

Is #D97E89 accessible as text?

On white, #D97E89 has a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.30:1 (passes). For text placed on #D97E89, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D97E89?

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

What colors go well with #D97E89?

#D97E89 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7DD8CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D97E89 below.

Is #D97E89 good for buttons?

#D97E89 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D97E89 — white text only reaches 2.88:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D97E89 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #D97E89 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.

#D97E89 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D97E89

Not just a swatch — here's how #D97E89 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D97E89 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D97E89 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Puce as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D97E89 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C Anchor #3F2C21

Puce holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D97E89 Accent #AEC3B2 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D97E89 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D97E89 Secondary #E1BFC1 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 #D97E89 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 61/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 61/100

High

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

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D97E89 with

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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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E8E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D8917D — 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 #D97E89 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D97E89;
  --color-base-rgb: 217 126 137;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.4% 0.113 12.7);
  --color-50: #FCF3F4;
  --color-100: #F6DFE2;
  --color-200: #ECC0C5;
  --color-300: #DA959D;
  --color-400: #C66C77;
  --color-500: #AA4B56;
  --color-600: #833F47;
  --color-700: #5D3237;
  --color-800: #3D2326;
  --color-900: #261719;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF3F4',
    100: '#F6DFE2',
    200: '#ECC0C5',
    300: '#DA959D',
    400: '#C66C77',
    500: '#AA4B56',
    600: '#833F47',
    700: '#5D3237',
    800: '#3D2326',
    900: '#261719',
  },
}

$base: #D97E89;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F4;
$base-100: #F6DFE2;
$base-200: #ECC0C5;
$base-300: #DA959D;
$base-400: #C66C77;
$base-500: #AA4B56;
$base-600: #833F47;
$base-700: #5D3237;
$base-800: #3D2326;
$base-900: #261719;
$base-hover: #C94958;
$base-subtle: #F0DBDE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D97E89",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC0C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA959D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C66C77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA4B56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#833F47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3237",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2326",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261719",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D97E89

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Pairs with #D97E89

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