What color is #D993BF?

#D993BF is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(217, 147, 191), and in HSL hsl(322, 48%, 71%).

Is #D993BF accessible as text?

On white, #D993BF has a contrast ratio of 2.37:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #D993BF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D993BF?

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

What colors go well with #D993BF?

#D993BF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #92D9AC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D993BF below.

Is #D993BF good for buttons?

#D993BF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D993BF — white text only reaches 2.37:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D993BF the same as CSS plum?

No — #D993BF is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) 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.

#D993BF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D993BF

Not just a swatch — here's how #D993BF works with other colors. Named schemes with #D993BF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D993BF Secondary #BA6031 Accent #7D7540 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Lilac 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 #D993BF Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F2E2D1 Accent #9C9462 Secondary #3C3833

Lilac 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 #D993BF Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #25324B

Lilac 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 #D993BF Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5D203C Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Lilac 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 #D993BF Secondary #EBD1E0 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.

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Color Lab

How #D993BF 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 61/100

Neutral

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 9/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D993BF with

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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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EBF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D992A7 — 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 #D993BF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D993BF;
  --color-base-rgb: 217 147 191;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.6% 0.101 341.7);
  --color-50: #FBF3F8;
  --color-100: #F5E0ED;
  --color-200: #EAC3DB;
  --color-300: #D799C0;
  --color-400: #C171A4;
  --color-500: #A55086;
  --color-600: #7F4369;
  --color-700: #5B344D;
  --color-800: #3C2534;
  --color-900: #251820;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FBF3F8',
    100: '#F5E0ED',
    200: '#EAC3DB',
    300: '#D799C0',
    400: '#C171A4',
    500: '#A55086',
    600: '#7F4369',
    700: '#5B344D',
    800: '#3C2534',
    900: '#251820',
  },
}

$base: #D993BF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F8;
$base-100: #F5E0ED;
$base-200: #EAC3DB;
$base-300: #D799C0;
$base-400: #C171A4;
$base-500: #A55086;
$base-600: #7F4369;
$base-700: #5B344D;
$base-800: #3C2534;
$base-900: #251820;
$base-hover: #C65C9F;
$base-subtle: #F1E1EB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D993BF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0ED",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC3DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D799C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C171A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A55086",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4369",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B344D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2534",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251820",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D993BF

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Pairs with #D993BF

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