What color is #DA7CA0?

#DA7CA0 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(218, 124, 160), and in HSL hsl(337, 56%, 67%).

Is #DA7CA0 accessible as text?

On white, #DA7CA0 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 #DA7CA0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DA7CA0?

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

What colors go well with #DA7CA0?

#DA7CA0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7CDAB6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DA7CA0 below.

Is #DA7CA0 good for buttons?

#DA7CA0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DA7CA0 — white text only reaches 2.85:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DA7CA0 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DA7CA0 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#DA7CA0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DA7CA0

Not just a swatch — here's how #DA7CA0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DA7CA0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DA7CA0 Secondary #B9612E Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DA7CA0 Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Pale Violet Red 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 #DA7CA0 Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

Pale Violet Red 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 #DA7CA0 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Pale Violet Red 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 #DA7CA0 Secondary #E3BFCB Support #9C9087 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 #DA7CA0 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 26/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

High

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

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DA7CA0

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People also use #DA7CA0 with

Wisteria Dark Salmon Medium Aquamarine Gainsboro Taupe

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 #F5E7ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DA7C80 — 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 #DA7CA0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DA7CA0;
  --color-base-rgb: 218 124 160;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.9% 0.123 356.4);
  --color-50: #FCF3F6;
  --color-100: #F7DFE8;
  --color-200: #EDBFD1;
  --color-300: #DC93AF;
  --color-400: #C76B8E;
  --color-500: #AC496F;
  --color-600: #843E59;
  --color-700: #5E3142;
  --color-800: #3E232D;
  --color-900: #26171D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F6',
    100: '#F7DFE8',
    200: '#EDBFD1',
    300: '#DC93AF',
    400: '#C76B8E',
    500: '#AC496F',
    600: '#843E59',
    700: '#5E3142',
    800: '#3E232D',
    900: '#26171D',
  },
}

$base: #DA7CA0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F6;
$base-100: #F7DFE8;
$base-200: #EDBFD1;
$base-300: #DC93AF;
$base-400: #C76B8E;
$base-500: #AC496F;
$base-600: #843E59;
$base-700: #5E3142;
$base-800: #3E232D;
$base-900: #26171D;
$base-hover: #CB4679;
$base-subtle: #F0DBE3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DA7CA0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DFE8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDBFD1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DC93AF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C76B8E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC496F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#843E59",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3142",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E232D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26171D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DA7CA0

Color Lab

Pairs with #DA7CA0

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