What color is #DB8591?

#DB8591 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 133, 145), and in HSL hsl(352, 54%, 69%).

Is #DB8591 accessible as text?

On white, #DB8591 has a contrast ratio of 2.70:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.78:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB8591, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB8591?

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

What colors go well with #DB8591?

#DB8591 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #85DBCF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB8591 below.

Is #DB8591 good for buttons?

#DB8591 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB8591 — white text only reaches 2.70:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB8591 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #DB8591 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) 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.

#DB8591 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB8591

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB8591 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB8591 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB8591 Secondary #B8622A Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Puce 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 #DB8591 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

Puce 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 #DB8591 Accent #AEC3B2 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 #DB8591 Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2038 Accent #E6C2C2 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 #DB8591 Secondary #E5C4C8 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 #DB8591 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 57/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 66/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 54/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 40/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB8591

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People also use #DB8591 with

Carnation Dusty Rose 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 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E9EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB9685 — 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 #DB8591 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB8591;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 133 145;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.0% 0.106 11.1);
  --color-50: #FCF3F4;
  --color-100: #F6DFE2;
  --color-200: #ECC0C6;
  --color-300: #DA959E;
  --color-400: #C66C78;
  --color-500: #AA4B58;
  --color-600: #833F48;
  --color-700: #5D3237;
  --color-800: #3D2327;
  --color-900: #261719;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF3F4',
    100: '#F6DFE2',
    200: '#ECC0C6',
    300: '#DA959E',
    400: '#C66C78',
    500: '#AA4B58',
    600: '#833F48',
    700: '#5D3237',
    800: '#3D2327',
    900: '#261719',
  },
}

$base: #DB8591;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F4;
$base-100: #F6DFE2;
$base-200: #ECC0C6;
$base-300: #DA959E;
$base-400: #C66C78;
$base-500: #AA4B58;
$base-600: #833F48;
$base-700: #5D3237;
$base-800: #3D2327;
$base-900: #261719;
$base-hover: #CA4F60;
$base-subtle: #F1DEE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB8591",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC0C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA959E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C66C78",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA4B58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#833F48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3237",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2327",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261719",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB8591

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB8591

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