What color is #DB718D?

#DB718D is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(219, 113, 141), and in HSL hsl(344, 60%, 65%).

Is #DB718D accessible as text?

On white, #DB718D has a contrast ratio of 3.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.76:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB718D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB718D?

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

What colors go well with #DB718D?

#DB718D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #70DBBF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB718D below.

Is #DB718D good for buttons?

#DB718D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB718D — white text only reaches 3.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB718D the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DB718D is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB718D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB718D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB718D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB718D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB718D Secondary #B8622C Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #DB718D Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #DB718D Accent #AEC3B1 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DB718D Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 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 #DB718D Secondary #DFB7BF 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 #DB718D 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 38/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 68/100

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 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB718D

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People also use #DB718D 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 6.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E5EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB7770 — 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 #DB718D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB718D;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 113 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.8% 0.135 4.6);
  --color-50: #FCF2F5;
  --color-100: #F8DEE5;
  --color-200: #EFBECB;
  --color-300: #DE91A6;
  --color-400: #CB6782;
  --color-500: #AF4662;
  --color-600: #863C4F;
  --color-700: #602F3C;
  --color-800: #3F222A;
  --color-900: #27161B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF2F5',
    100: '#F8DEE5',
    200: '#EFBECB',
    300: '#DE91A6',
    400: '#CB6782',
    500: '#AF4662',
    600: '#863C4F',
    700: '#602F3C',
    800: '#3F222A',
    900: '#27161B',
  },
}

$base: #DB718D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F5;
$base-100: #F8DEE5;
$base-200: #EFBECB;
$base-300: #DE91A6;
$base-400: #CB6782;
$base-500: #AF4662;
$base-600: #863C4F;
$base-700: #602F3C;
$base-800: #3F222A;
$base-900: #27161B;
$base-hover: #CE3B62;
$base-subtle: #F0D8DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB718D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DEE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBECB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DE91A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB6782",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF4662",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#863C4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F222A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB718D

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB718D

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