What color is #DA727F?

#DA727F is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(218, 114, 127), and in HSL hsl(353, 58%, 65%).

Is #DA727F accessible as text?

On white, #DA727F has a contrast ratio of 3.14:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.69:1 (passes). For text placed on #DA727F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DA727F?

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

What colors go well with #DA727F?

#DA727F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #72DACD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DA727F below.

Is #DA727F good for buttons?

#DA727F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DA727F — white text only reaches 3.14:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DA727F the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DA727F 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.

#DA727F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DA727F

Not just a swatch — here's how #DA727F works with other colors. Named schemes with #DA727F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DA727F Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DA727F Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C Anchor #3F2C21

Pale Violet Red 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 #DA727F Accent #AEC3B2 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DA727F Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Pale Violet Red 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 #DA727F Secondary #DEB7BA 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 #DA727F 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 59/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 70/100

High

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

Surface fit 29/100

Low

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DA727F 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E6E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DA8872 — 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 #DA727F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DA727F;
  --color-base-rgb: 218 114 127;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.4% 0.130 13.3);
  --color-50: #FCF2F4;
  --color-100: #F7DEE1;
  --color-200: #EEBFC4;
  --color-300: #DD929B;
  --color-400: #C96974;
  --color-500: #AD4753;
  --color-600: #853D45;
  --color-700: #5F3035;
  --color-800: #3E2326;
  --color-900: #261719;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF2F4',
    100: '#F7DEE1',
    200: '#EEBFC4',
    300: '#DD929B',
    400: '#C96974',
    500: '#AD4753',
    600: '#853D45',
    700: '#5F3035',
    800: '#3E2326',
    900: '#261719',
  },
}

$base: #DA727F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F4;
$base-100: #F7DEE1;
$base-200: #EEBFC4;
$base-300: #DD929B;
$base-400: #C96974;
$base-500: #AD4753;
$base-600: #853D45;
$base-700: #5F3035;
$base-800: #3E2326;
$base-900: #261719;
$base-hover: #CC3E4E;
$base-subtle: #F0D8DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DA727F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DEE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEBFC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DD929B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C96974",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD4753",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#853D45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3035",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2326",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261719",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DA727F

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Pairs with #DA727F

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