What color is #DB768A?

#DB768A is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 118, 138), and in HSL hsl(348, 58%, 66%).

Is #DB768A accessible as text?

On white, #DB768A has a contrast ratio of 3.01:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.97:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB768A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB768A?

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

What colors go well with #DB768A?

#DB768A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #76DBC6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB768A below.

Is #DB768A good for buttons?

#DB768A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB768A — white text only reaches 3.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB768A the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DB768A 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.

#DB768A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB768A

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB768A works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB768A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB768A Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7642 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DB768A Surface #E4CDA9 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

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 #DB768A 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DB768A 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 #DB768A Secondary #E0BAC0 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 #DB768A 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 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

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

Naturalness 48/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 66/100

High

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

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DB768A 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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E6E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB8376 — 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 #DB768A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB768A;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 118 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.4% 0.127 8.4);
  --color-50: #FCF2F4;
  --color-100: #F7DEE3;
  --color-200: #EEBFC8;
  --color-300: #DD92A1;
  --color-400: #C9697C;
  --color-500: #AD475C;
  --color-600: #853D4B;
  --color-700: #5F3039;
  --color-800: #3E2328;
  --color-900: #26171A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF2F4',
    100: '#F7DEE3',
    200: '#EEBFC8',
    300: '#DD92A1',
    400: '#C9697C',
    500: '#AD475C',
    600: '#853D4B',
    700: '#5F3039',
    800: '#3E2328',
    900: '#26171A',
  },
}

$base: #DB768A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F4;
$base-100: #F7DEE3;
$base-200: #EEBFC8;
$base-300: #DD92A1;
$base-400: #C9697C;
$base-500: #AD475C;
$base-600: #853D4B;
$base-700: #5F3039;
$base-800: #3E2328;
$base-900: #26171A;
$base-hover: #CC415D;
$base-subtle: #F0DADE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB768A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DEE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEBFC8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DD92A1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C9697C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD475C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#853D4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3039",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2328",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26171A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB768A

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Pairs with #DB768A

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