What color is #DB8AAC?

#DB8AAC is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(219, 138, 172), and in HSL hsl(335, 53%, 70%).

Is #DB8AAC accessible as text?

On white, #DB8AAC has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.24:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB8AAC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB8AAC?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #DB8AAC?

#DB8AAC pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8ADBB9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB8AAC below.

Is #DB8AAC good for buttons?

#DB8AAC works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB8AAC — white text only reaches 2.55:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB8AAC the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DB8AAC is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB8AAC Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB8AAC

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB8AAC works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB8AAC in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB8AAC Secondary #B9612E Accent #7C7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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 #DB8AAC Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 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 #DB8AAC Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

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 #DB8AAC Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C4 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 #DB8AAC Secondary #E8CAD5 Support #9C9087 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 #DB8AAC 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 21/100

Low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 49/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EAEF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB8A91 — 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 #DB8AAC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB8AAC;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 138 172;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.7% 0.107 353.3);
  --color-50: #FCF3F7;
  --color-100: #F6DFE9;
  --color-200: #ECC1D3;
  --color-300: #DA95B2;
  --color-400: #C56D92;
  --color-500: #A94C73;
  --color-600: #82405B;
  --color-700: #5D3244;
  --color-800: #3D242E;
  --color-900: #26171D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF3F7',
    100: '#F6DFE9',
    200: '#ECC1D3',
    300: '#DA95B2',
    400: '#C56D92',
    500: '#A94C73',
    600: '#82405B',
    700: '#5D3244',
    800: '#3D242E',
    900: '#26171D',
  },
}

$base: #DB8AAC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F7;
$base-100: #F6DFE9;
$base-200: #ECC1D3;
$base-300: #DA95B2;
$base-400: #C56D92;
$base-500: #A94C73;
$base-600: #82405B;
$base-700: #5D3244;
$base-800: #3D242E;
$base-900: #26171D;
$base-hover: #CA5385;
$base-subtle: #F1DFE7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB8AAC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC1D3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA95B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C56D92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A94C73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#82405B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3244",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D242E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26171D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB8AAC

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