What color is #DB5978?

#DB5978 is a medium rose. In RGB it is rgb(219, 89, 120), and in HSL hsl(346, 64%, 60%).

Is #DB5978 accessible as text?

On white, #DB5978 has a contrast ratio of 3.68:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.71:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB5978, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB5978?

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

What colors go well with #DB5978?

#DB5978 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #58DABC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB5978 below.

Is #DB5978 good for buttons?

#DB5978 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB5978 — white text only reaches 3.68:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB5978 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #DB5978 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB5978 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB5978

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB5978 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB5978 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB5978 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7642 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 #DB5978 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989563 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 #DB5978 Accent #AEC3B2 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 #DB5978 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 #DB5978 Secondary #D9A8B0 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 #DB5978 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 45/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 33/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 63/100

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 21/100

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 #DB5978

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People also use #DB5978 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 5.1:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #DA6558 — 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 #DB5978 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB5978;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 89 120;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.9% 0.164 8.3);
  --color-50: #FDF2F4;
  --color-100: #F8DDE3;
  --color-200: #F0BCC8;
  --color-300: #E18EA2;
  --color-400: #CE647D;
  --color-500: #B3425C;
  --color-600: #89394C;
  --color-700: #612E3A;
  --color-800: #402128;
  --color-900: #27161A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  blush-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F4',
    100: '#F8DDE3',
    200: '#F0BCC8',
    300: '#E18EA2',
    400: '#CE647D',
    500: '#B3425C',
    600: '#89394C',
    700: '#612E3A',
    800: '#402128',
    900: '#27161A',
  },
}

$base: #DB5978;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F4;
$base-100: #F8DDE3;
$base-200: #F0BCC8;
$base-300: #E18EA2;
$base-400: #CE647D;
$base-500: #B3425C;
$base-600: #89394C;
$base-700: #612E3A;
$base-800: #402128;
$base-900: #27161A;
$base-hover: #C92C51;
$base-subtle: #EFD2D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB5978",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BCC8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E18EA2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CE647D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B3425C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#89394C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#612E3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402128",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB5978

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB5978

UI roles & guardrails

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