What color is #DB7DAB?

#DB7DAB is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(219, 125, 171), and in HSL hsl(331, 57%, 67%).

Is #DB7DAB accessible as text?

On white, #DB7DAB has a contrast ratio of 2.79:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.53:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB7DAB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB7DAB?

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

What colors go well with #DB7DAB?

#DB7DAB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7BDBAC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB7DAB below.

Is #DB7DAB good for buttons?

#DB7DAB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB7DAB — white text only reaches 2.79:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB7DAB the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DB7DAB is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB7DAB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB7DAB

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB7DAB works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB7DAB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB7DAB Secondary #B9612F Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

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 #DB7DAB Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9563 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 #DB7DAB Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D6BF 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 #DB7DAB Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B 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 #DB7DAB Secondary #E4C1D0 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 #DB7DAB 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 17/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB7DAB

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People also use #DB7DAB 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E7EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB7B89 — 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 #DB7DAB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB7DAB;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 125 171;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.5% 0.128 350.2);
  --color-50: #FCF3F7;
  --color-100: #F7DEEA;
  --color-200: #EDBFD5;
  --color-300: #DC93B6;
  --color-400: #C86A97;
  --color-500: #AD4879;
  --color-600: #843D60;
  --color-700: #5E3047;
  --color-800: #3E2330;
  --color-900: #26171E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F7',
    100: '#F7DEEA',
    200: '#EDBFD5',
    300: '#DC93B6',
    400: '#C86A97',
    500: '#AD4879',
    600: '#843D60',
    700: '#5E3047',
    800: '#3E2330',
    900: '#26171E',
  },
}

$base: #DB7DAB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F7;
$base-100: #F7DEEA;
$base-200: #EDBFD5;
$base-300: #DC93B6;
$base-400: #C86A97;
$base-500: #AD4879;
$base-600: #843D60;
$base-700: #5E3047;
$base-800: #3E2330;
$base-900: #26171E;
$base-hover: #CC4586;
$base-subtle: #F1DBE5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB7DAB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DEEA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDBFD5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DC93B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C86A97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD4879",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#843D60",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3047",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2330",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26171E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB7DAB

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB7DAB

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