What color is #DB9FA9?

#DB9FA9 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 159, 169), and in HSL hsl(350, 45%, 74%).

Is #DB9FA9 accessible as text?

On white, #DB9FA9 has a contrast ratio of 2.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.54:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB9FA9, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB9FA9?

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

What colors go well with #DB9FA9?

#DB9FA9 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FDBD1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB9FA9 below.

Is #DB9FA9 good for buttons?

#DB9FA9 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB9FA9 — white text only reaches 2.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB9FA9 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DB9FA9 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) 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.

#DB9FA9 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB9FA9

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB9FA9 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB9FA9 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DB9FA9 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Lilac 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB9FA9 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #DB9FA9 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989563 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 #DB9FA9 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Lilac opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DB9FA9 Secondary #EFD8DB Support #9B9087 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 #DB9FA9 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 40/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB9FA9

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People also use #DB9FA9 with

Thistle Dusty Rose Powder Blue Gainsboro Taupe

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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EDEF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBA99F — 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 #DB9FA9 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB9FA9;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 159 169;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.2% 0.072 7.9);
  --color-50: #FBF4F5;
  --color-100: #F4E1E4;
  --color-200: #E8C4CA;
  --color-300: #D59BA4;
  --color-400: #BE7480;
  --color-500: #A25360;
  --color-600: #7D454E;
  --color-700: #5A353B;
  --color-800: #3B2629;
  --color-900: #25191B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FBF4F5',
    100: '#F4E1E4',
    200: '#E8C4CA',
    300: '#D59BA4',
    400: '#BE7480',
    500: '#A25360',
    600: '#7D454E',
    700: '#5A353B',
    800: '#3B2629',
    900: '#25191B',
  },
}

$base: #DB9FA9;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F5;
$base-100: #F4E1E4;
$base-200: #E8C4CA;
$base-300: #D59BA4;
$base-400: #BE7480;
$base-500: #A25360;
$base-600: #7D454E;
$base-700: #5A353B;
$base-800: #3B2629;
$base-900: #25191B;
$base-hover: #C66878;
$base-subtle: #F2E4E7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB9FA9",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59BA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE7480",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A25360",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D454E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A353B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25191B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}