What color is #DB699E?

#DB699E is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(219, 105, 158), and in HSL hsl(332, 61%, 64%).

Is #DB699E accessible as text?

On white, #DB699E has a contrast ratio of 3.22:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.53:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB699E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB699E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-400 (#FB64B6).

What colors go well with #DB699E?

#DB699E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6BDBA7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB699E below.

Is #DB699E good for buttons?

#DB699E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB699E — white text only reaches 3.22:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB699E the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DB699E is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB699E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB699E

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB699E works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB699E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB699E Secondary #B9612F Accent #7C7641 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 #DB699E 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 #DB699E Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BF Secondary #9AA0A1 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 #DB699E Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C4 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 #DB699E Secondary #DEB4C4 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 #DB699E 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 16/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 48/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

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 24/100

Low

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

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB699E

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People also use #DB699E 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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E5EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB6B7A — 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 #DB699E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB699E;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 105 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.1% 0.154 352.9);
  --color-50: #FCF2F7;
  --color-100: #F8DDEA;
  --color-200: #EFBDD5;
  --color-300: #DF90B5;
  --color-400: #CB6796;
  --color-500: #B04577;
  --color-600: #873B5E;
  --color-700: #602F46;
  --color-800: #3F222F;
  --color-900: #27161E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF2F7',
    100: '#F8DDEA',
    200: '#EFBDD5',
    300: '#DF90B5',
    400: '#CB6796',
    500: '#B04577',
    600: '#873B5E',
    700: '#602F46',
    800: '#3F222F',
    900: '#27161E',
  },
}

$base: #DB699E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F7;
$base-100: #F8DDEA;
$base-200: #EFBDD5;
$base-300: #DF90B5;
$base-400: #CB6796;
$base-500: #B04577;
$base-600: #873B5E;
$base-700: #602F46;
$base-800: #3F222F;
$base-900: #27161E;
$base-hover: #CE377D;
$base-subtle: #F0D7E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB699E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDEA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDD5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DF90B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB6796",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B04577",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873B5E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F222F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB699E

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB699E

UI roles & guardrails

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