What color is #DB557B?

#DB557B is a medium rose. In RGB it is rgb(219, 85, 123), and in HSL hsl(343, 65%, 60%).

Is #DB557B accessible as text?

On white, #DB557B has a contrast ratio of 3.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB557B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB557B?

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

What colors go well with #DB557B?

#DB557B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #57DBB6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB557B below.

Is #DB557B good for buttons?

#DB557B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB557B — white text only reaches 3.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB557B the same as CSS indianred?

No — #DB557B is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) 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.

#DB557B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB557B

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB557B works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB557B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB557B Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Blush Pink 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 #DB557B Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Blush Pink 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 #DB557B Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Blush Pink 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 #DB557B Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Blush Pink 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 #DB557B Secondary #D8A6B0 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Blush Pink 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 Blush Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DB557B 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 43/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 27/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 66/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 80/100

High

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

Surface fit 20/100

Low

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

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB557B

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People also use #DB557B with

Orchid Terracotta Turquoise 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E1E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB5D57 — 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 #DB557B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB557B;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 85 123;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.5% 0.170 5.8);
  --color-50: #FDF2F5;
  --color-100: #F9DDE5;
  --color-200: #F1BCCB;
  --color-300: #E28EA5;
  --color-400: #CF6382;
  --color-500: #B44162;
  --color-600: #89384F;
  --color-700: #622D3C;
  --color-800: #40212A;
  --color-900: #27161B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  blush-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F5',
    100: '#F9DDE5',
    200: '#F1BCCB',
    300: '#E28EA5',
    400: '#CF6382',
    500: '#B44162',
    600: '#89384F',
    700: '#622D3C',
    800: '#40212A',
    900: '#27161B',
  },
}

$base: #DB557B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F5;
$base-100: #F9DDE5;
$base-200: #F1BCCB;
$base-300: #E28EA5;
$base-400: #CF6382;
$base-500: #B44162;
$base-600: #89384F;
$base-700: #622D3C;
$base-800: #40212A;
$base-900: #27161B;
$base-hover: #CA2B58;
$base-subtle: #F0D1DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB557B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DDE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BCCB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E28EA5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF6382",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B44162",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#89384F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622D3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40212A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB557B

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB557B

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