What color is #DB96BB?

#DB96BB is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(219, 150, 187), and in HSL hsl(328, 49%, 72%).

Is #DB96BB accessible as text?

On white, #DB96BB has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.09:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB96BB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB96BB?

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

What colors go well with #DB96BB?

#DB96BB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #95DBB5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB96BB below.

Is #DB96BB good for buttons?

#DB96BB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB96BB — white text only reaches 2.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB96BB the same as CSS plum?

No — #DB96BB is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) 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.

#DB96BB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB96BB

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB96BB works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB96BB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB96BB Secondary #B96030 Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Lilac 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 #DB96BB Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9463 Secondary #3C3833

Lilac 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 #DB96BB Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

Lilac 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 #DB96BB Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Lilac 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 #DB96BB Secondary #EDD3E0 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Lilac 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 Lilac carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DB96BB 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 13/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB96BB

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People also use #DB96BB with

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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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6ECF1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DB95A3 — 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 #DB96BB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB96BB;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 150 187;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.2% 0.095 346.2);
  --color-50: #FBF3F8;
  --color-100: #F5E0EB;
  --color-200: #EAC2D8;
  --color-300: #D798BA;
  --color-400: #C2709C;
  --color-500: #A64F7D;
  --color-600: #7F4263;
  --color-700: #5B3449;
  --color-800: #3C2531;
  --color-900: #25181F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FBF3F8',
    100: '#F5E0EB',
    200: '#EAC2D8',
    300: '#D798BA',
    400: '#C2709C',
    500: '#A64F7D',
    600: '#7F4263',
    700: '#5B3449',
    800: '#3C2531',
    900: '#25181F',
  },
}

$base: #DB96BB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F8;
$base-100: #F5E0EB;
$base-200: #EAC2D8;
$base-300: #D798BA;
$base-400: #C2709C;
$base-500: #A64F7D;
$base-600: #7F4263;
$base-700: #5B3449;
$base-800: #3C2531;
$base-900: #25181F;
$base-hover: #C85E96;
$base-subtle: #F2E2EA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB96BB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0EB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC2D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D798BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2709C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A64F7D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4263",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3449",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2531",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}