What color is #DB888D?

#DB888D is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 136, 141), and in HSL hsl(356, 54%, 70%).

Is #DB888D accessible as text?

On white, #DB888D has a contrast ratio of 2.65:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.92:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB888D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB888D?

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

What colors go well with #DB888D?

#DB888D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #89DCD6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB888D below.

Is #DB888D good for buttons?

#DB888D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB888D — white text only reaches 2.65:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB888D the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #DB888D 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.

#DB888D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB888D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB888D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB888D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB888D Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 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 #DB888D Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D 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 #DB888D 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DB888D Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Puce sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DB888D Secondary #E6C6C7 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 #DB888D 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 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 68/100

High

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

Vintage feel 68/100

High

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 52/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB888D

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People also use #DB888D with

Carnation Burlywood Light Blue Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

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 7.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EAEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DC9F89 — 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 #DB888D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB888D;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 136 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.4% 0.102 16.0);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F6DFE1;
  --color-200: #ECC0C3;
  --color-300: #DA9599;
  --color-400: #C66C72;
  --color-500: #AA4B51;
  --color-600: #833F44;
  --color-700: #5D3235;
  --color-800: #3D2325;
  --color-900: #261718;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F6DFE1',
    200: '#ECC0C3',
    300: '#DA9599',
    400: '#C66C72',
    500: '#AA4B51',
    600: '#833F44',
    700: '#5D3235',
    800: '#3D2325',
    900: '#261718',
  },
}

$base: #DB888D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F6DFE1;
$base-200: #ECC0C3;
$base-300: #DA9599;
$base-400: #C66C72;
$base-500: #AA4B51;
$base-600: #833F44;
$base-700: #5D3235;
$base-800: #3D2325;
$base-900: #261718;
$base-hover: #CB525A;
$base-subtle: #F1DFE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB888D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC0C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA9599",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C66C72",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA4B51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#833F44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3235",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261718",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB888D

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB888D

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