What color is #DB7079?

#DB7079 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 112, 121), and in HSL hsl(355, 60%, 65%).

Is #DB7079 accessible as text?

On white, #DB7079 has a contrast ratio of 3.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB7079, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB7079?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #DB7079?

#DB7079 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #70DBD2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB7079 below.

Is #DB7079 good for buttons?

#DB7079 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB7079 — white text only reaches 3.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB7079 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DB7079 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) 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.

#DB7079 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB7079

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB7079 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB7079 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB7079 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DB7079 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Pale Violet Red holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DB7079 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Pale Violet Red opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DB7079 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Pale Violet Red 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DB7079 Secondary #DEB6B7 Support #9B9087 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 #DB7079 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 64/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 71/100

High

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

Surface fit 28/100

Low

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DB7079 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 #F5E5E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB8B70 — 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 #DB7079 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB7079;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 112 121;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.1% 0.134 16.1);
  --color-50: #FCF2F3;
  --color-100: #F8DEE0;
  --color-200: #EFBEC2;
  --color-300: #DE9197;
  --color-400: #CB6770;
  --color-500: #AF464E;
  --color-600: #863C42;
  --color-700: #602F33;
  --color-800: #3F2224;
  --color-900: #271618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF2F3',
    100: '#F8DEE0',
    200: '#EFBEC2',
    300: '#DE9197',
    400: '#CB6770',
    500: '#AF464E',
    600: '#863C42',
    700: '#602F33',
    800: '#3F2224',
    900: '#271618',
  },
}

$base: #DB7079;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F3;
$base-100: #F8DEE0;
$base-200: #EFBEC2;
$base-300: #DE9197;
$base-400: #CB6770;
$base-500: #AF464E;
$base-600: #863C42;
$base-700: #602F33;
$base-800: #3F2224;
$base-900: #271618;
$base-hover: #CE3B47;
$base-subtle: #F0D8DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB7079",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DEE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBEC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DE9197",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB6770",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF464E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#863C42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2224",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB7079

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB7079

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