What color is #DB809B?

#DB809B is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(219, 128, 155), and in HSL hsl(342, 56%, 68%).

Is #DB809B accessible as text?

On white, #DB809B has a contrast ratio of 2.77:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.57:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB809B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB809B?

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

What colors go well with #DB809B?

#DB809B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80DBC0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB809B below.

Is #DB809B good for buttons?

#DB809B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB809B — white text only reaches 2.77:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB809B the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DB809B is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB809B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB809B

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB809B works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB809B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB809B Secondary #B9612C Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Puce 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 #DB809B Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Puce 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 #DB809B Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Puce 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 #DB809B Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Puce 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 #DB809B Secondary #E4C2CA Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Puce 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 Puce carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DB809B 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 35/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 57/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB809B

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For fashion

People also use #DB809B with

Wisteria Dark Salmon Turquoise Gainsboro Taupe

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 #F5E8EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB8380 — 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 #DB809B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB809B;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 128 155;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.5% 0.116 1.4);
  --color-50: #FCF3F5;
  --color-100: #F7DFE6;
  --color-200: #EDBFCD;
  --color-300: #DC93A9;
  --color-400: #C76B86;
  --color-500: #AC4967;
  --color-600: #843E53;
  --color-700: #5E313E;
  --color-800: #3E232B;
  --color-900: #26171C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF3F5',
    100: '#F7DFE6',
    200: '#EDBFCD',
    300: '#DC93A9',
    400: '#C76B86',
    500: '#AC4967',
    600: '#843E53',
    700: '#5E313E',
    800: '#3E232B',
    900: '#26171C',
  },
}

$base: #DB809B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F5;
$base-100: #F7DFE6;
$base-200: #EDBFCD;
$base-300: #DC93A9;
$base-400: #C76B86;
$base-500: #AC4967;
$base-600: #843E53;
$base-700: #5E313E;
$base-800: #3E232B;
$base-900: #26171C;
$base-hover: #CC4A71;
$base-subtle: #F1DCE2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB809B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DFE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDBFCD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DC93A9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C76B86",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC4967",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#843E53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E313E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E232B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26171C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB809B

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB809B

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