What color is #DB9CCB?

#DB9CCB is a light, soft magenta. In RGB it is rgb(219, 156, 203), and in HSL hsl(315, 47%, 74%).

Is #DB9CCB accessible as text?

On white, #DB9CCB has a contrast ratio of 2.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.63:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB9CCB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB9CCB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-300 (#FDA5D5).

What colors go well with #DB9CCB?

#DB9CCB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9EDCAD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB9CCB below.

Is #DB9CCB good for buttons?

#DB9CCB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB9CCB — white text only reaches 2.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB9CCB the same as CSS plum?

No — #DB9CCB 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.

#DB9CCB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB9CCB

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB9CCB works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB9CCB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB9CCB Secondary #BA6033 Accent #7E7540 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 #DB9CCB Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F2E2D1 Accent #9C9462 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 #DB9CCB Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #25324B

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 #DB9CCB Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5D203C Accent #E6C2C5 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 #DB9CCB Secondary #F0D9E9 Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

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 #DB9CCB 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 58/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 6/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 49/100

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 #DB9CCB

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People also use #DB9CCB 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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EDF4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DC9EB8 — 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 #DB9CCB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB9CCB;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 156 203;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.8% 0.097 336.0);
  --color-50: #FBF3F9;
  --color-100: #F5E0F0;
  --color-200: #E9C3E0;
  --color-300: #D699C7;
  --color-400: #C072AC;
  --color-500: #A4518F;
  --color-600: #7E4470;
  --color-700: #5A3451;
  --color-800: #3C2536;
  --color-900: #251822;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FBF3F9',
    100: '#F5E0F0',
    200: '#E9C3E0',
    300: '#D699C7',
    400: '#C072AC',
    500: '#A4518F',
    600: '#7E4470',
    700: '#5A3451',
    800: '#3C2536',
    900: '#251822',
  },
}

$base: #DB9CCB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F9;
$base-100: #F5E0F0;
$base-200: #E9C3E0;
$base-300: #D699C7;
$base-400: #C072AC;
$base-500: #A4518F;
$base-600: #7E4470;
$base-700: #5A3451;
$base-800: #3C2536;
$base-900: #251822;
$base-hover: #C866AF;
$base-subtle: #F2E4EF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB9CCB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9C3E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D699C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C072AC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A4518F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E4470",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3451",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2536",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251822",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}