What color is #D99DAA?

#D99DAA is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(217, 157, 170), and in HSL hsl(347, 44%, 73%).

Is #D99DAA accessible as text?

On white, #D99DAA has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #D99DAA, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D99DAA?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #D99DAA?

#D99DAA pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9CD8CB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D99DAA below.

Is #D99DAA good for buttons?

#D99DAA works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D99DAA — white text only reaches 2.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D99DAA the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #D99DAA is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) 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.

#D99DAA Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D99DAA

Not just a swatch — here's how #D99DAA works with other colors. Named schemes with #D99DAA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D99DAA Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D99DAA Secondary #B8622C Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #D99DAA Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #D99DAA Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D99DAA Secondary #EDD6DB Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

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 #D99DAA 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 34/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 34/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D99DAA

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People also use #D99DAA with

Thistle Dusty Rose Light Blue Gainsboro Taupe

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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EDEF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D8A39C — 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 #D99DAA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D99DAA;
  --color-base-rgb: 217 157 170;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.7% 0.073 4.7);
  --color-50: #FBF4F5;
  --color-100: #F4E1E5;
  --color-200: #E8C4CC;
  --color-300: #D49BA8;
  --color-400: #BD7584;
  --color-500: #A15464;
  --color-600: #7C4651;
  --color-700: #59363D;
  --color-800: #3B262A;
  --color-900: #25191B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FBF4F5',
    100: '#F4E1E5',
    200: '#E8C4CC',
    300: '#D49BA8',
    400: '#BD7584',
    500: '#A15464',
    600: '#7C4651',
    700: '#59363D',
    800: '#3B262A',
    900: '#25191B',
  },
}

$base: #D99DAA;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F5;
$base-100: #F4E1E5;
$base-200: #E8C4CC;
$base-300: #D49BA8;
$base-400: #BD7584;
$base-500: #A15464;
$base-600: #7C4651;
$base-700: #59363D;
$base-800: #3B262A;
$base-900: #25191B;
$base-hover: #C4667A;
$base-subtle: #F1E3E6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D99DAA",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D49BA8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD7584",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A15464",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C4651",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#59363D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B262A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25191B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}