What color is #DA95A2?

#DA95A2 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(218, 149, 162), and in HSL hsl(349, 48%, 72%).

Is #DA95A2 accessible as text?

On white, #DA95A2 has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #DA95A2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DA95A2?

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

What colors go well with #DA95A2?

#DA95A2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #95DACD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DA95A2 below.

Is #DA95A2 good for buttons?

#DA95A2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DA95A2 — white text only reaches 2.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DA95A2 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #DA95A2 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) 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.

#DA95A2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DA95A2

Not just a swatch — here's how #DA95A2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DA95A2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DA95A2 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Puce 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 #DA95A2 Secondary #B8622B 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 #DA95A2 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 #DA95A2 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DA95A2 Secondary #EAD0D4 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 #DA95A2 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 42/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 66/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DA95A2 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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6ECEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DAA095 — 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 #DA95A2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DA95A2;
  --color-base-rgb: 218 149 162;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.1% 0.085 7.0);
  --color-50: #FBF3F5;
  --color-100: #F5E0E4;
  --color-200: #EAC3CA;
  --color-300: #D799A4;
  --color-400: #C17180;
  --color-500: #A55060;
  --color-600: #7F434E;
  --color-700: #5B343B;
  --color-800: #3C2529;
  --color-900: #25181A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F5',
    100: '#F5E0E4',
    200: '#EAC3CA',
    300: '#D799A4',
    400: '#C17180',
    500: '#A55060',
    600: '#7F434E',
    700: '#5B343B',
    800: '#3C2529',
    900: '#25181A',
  },
}

$base: #DA95A2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F5;
$base-100: #F5E0E4;
$base-200: #EAC3CA;
$base-300: #D799A4;
$base-400: #C17180;
$base-500: #A55060;
$base-600: #7F434E;
$base-700: #5B343B;
$base-800: #3C2529;
$base-900: #25181A;
$base-hover: #C75F72;
$base-subtle: #F1E2E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DA95A2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC3CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D799A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C17180",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A55060",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F434E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B343B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2529",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DA95A2

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