What color is #D97E95?

#D97E95 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(217, 126, 149), and in HSL hsl(345, 54%, 67%).

Is #D97E95 accessible as text?

On white, #D97E95 has a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #D97E95, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D97E95?

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

What colors go well with #D97E95?

#D97E95 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7DD8C2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D97E95 below.

Is #D97E95 good for buttons?

#D97E95 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D97E95 — white text only reaches 2.85:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D97E95 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #D97E95 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.

#D97E95 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D97E95

Not just a swatch — here's how #D97E95 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D97E95 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D97E95 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 #D97E95 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 #D97E95 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D97E95 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Puce 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 #D97E95 Secondary #E2BFC6 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 #D97E95 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 41/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 36/100

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 #D97E95 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 #F5E8EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D8857D — 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 #D97E95 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D97E95;
  --color-base-rgb: 217 126 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.8% 0.115 4.2);
  --color-50: #FCF3F5;
  --color-100: #F6DFE5;
  --color-200: #ECC0CB;
  --color-300: #DA95A6;
  --color-400: #C66C83;
  --color-500: #AA4B63;
  --color-600: #833F50;
  --color-700: #5D323D;
  --color-800: #3D232A;
  --color-900: #26171B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF3F5',
    100: '#F6DFE5',
    200: '#ECC0CB',
    300: '#DA95A6',
    400: '#C66C83',
    500: '#AA4B63',
    600: '#833F50',
    700: '#5D323D',
    800: '#3D232A',
    900: '#26171B',
  },
}

$base: #D97E95;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F5;
$base-100: #F6DFE5;
$base-200: #ECC0CB;
$base-300: #DA95A6;
$base-400: #C66C83;
$base-500: #AA4B63;
$base-600: #833F50;
$base-700: #5D323D;
$base-800: #3D232A;
$base-900: #26171B;
$base-hover: #C94969;
$base-subtle: #F0DBE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D97E95",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC0CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA95A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C66C83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA4B63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#833F50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D323D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D232A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26171B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D97E95

Color Lab

Pairs with #D97E95

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