What color is #DBA2AC?

#DBA2AC is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 162, 172), and in HSL hsl(349, 44%, 75%).

Is #DBA2AC accessible as text?

On white, #DBA2AC has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.78:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBA2AC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBA2AC?

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

What colors go well with #DBA2AC?

#DBA2AC pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A3DBD1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBA2AC below.

Is #DBA2AC good for buttons?

#DBA2AC works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBA2AC — white text only reaches 2.15:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBA2AC the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DBA2AC 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.

#DBA2AC Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBA2AC

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBA2AC works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBA2AC in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DBA2AC 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 #DBA2AC Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 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 #DBA2AC Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #DBA2AC 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 #DBA2AC Secondary #F0DBDE 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 #DBA2AC 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 37/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 57/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DBA2AC

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People also use #DBA2AC 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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EEF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBACA3 — 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 #DBA2AC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DBA2AC;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 162 172;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.9% 0.069 7.2);
  --color-50: #FBF4F5;
  --color-100: #F4E1E5;
  --color-200: #E8C4CB;
  --color-300: #D49BA6;
  --color-400: #BD7582;
  --color-500: #A15462;
  --color-600: #7C4650;
  --color-700: #59363C;
  --color-800: #3B262A;
  --color-900: #25191B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FBF4F5',
    100: '#F4E1E5',
    200: '#E8C4CB',
    300: '#D49BA6',
    400: '#BD7582',
    500: '#A15462',
    600: '#7C4650',
    700: '#59363C',
    800: '#3B262A',
    900: '#25191B',
  },
}

$base: #DBA2AC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F5;
$base-100: #F4E1E5;
$base-200: #E8C4CB;
$base-300: #D49BA6;
$base-400: #BD7582;
$base-500: #A15462;
$base-600: #7C4650;
$base-700: #59363C;
$base-800: #3B262A;
$base-900: #25191B;
$base-hover: #C66C7D;
$base-subtle: #F2E5E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBA2AC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D49BA6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD7582",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A15462",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C4650",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#59363C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B262A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25191B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}