What color is #DC5174?

#DC5174 is a medium rose. In RGB it is rgb(220, 81, 116), and in HSL hsl(345, 67%, 59%).

Is #DC5174 accessible as text?

On white, #DC5174 has a contrast ratio of 3.84:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.47:1 (passes). For text placed on #DC5174, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DC5174?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-500 (#FF2056).

What colors go well with #DC5174?

#DC5174 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #50DCB9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DC5174 below.

Is #DC5174 good for buttons?

#DC5174 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DC5174 — white text only reaches 3.84:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DC5174 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #DC5174 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DC5174 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DC5174

Not just a swatch — here's how #DC5174 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DC5174 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DC5174 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Blush Pink 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 #DC5174 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989563 Secondary #3C3833

Blush Pink 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 #DC5174 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Blush Pink 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 #DC5174 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Blush Pink 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 #DC5174 Secondary #D8A4AC Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Blush Pink 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 Blush Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DC5174 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 87/100

Warm

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

Softness 43/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 28/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 68/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 80/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 20/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DC5174 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E0E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DC5C50 — 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 #DC5174 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DC5174;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 81 116;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.9% 0.175 8.3);
  --color-50: #FDF2F5;
  --color-100: #F9DCE3;
  --color-200: #F1BBC9;
  --color-300: #E38CA2;
  --color-400: #D0627D;
  --color-500: #B53F5D;
  --color-600: #8B374C;
  --color-700: #622C3A;
  --color-800: #412028;
  --color-900: #28161A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  blush-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F5',
    100: '#F9DCE3',
    200: '#F1BBC9',
    300: '#E38CA2',
    400: '#D0627D',
    500: '#B53F5D',
    600: '#8B374C',
    700: '#622C3A',
    800: '#412028',
    900: '#28161A',
  },
}

$base: #DC5174;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F5;
$base-100: #F9DCE3;
$base-200: #F1BBC9;
$base-300: #E38CA2;
$base-400: #D0627D;
$base-500: #B53F5D;
$base-600: #8B374C;
$base-700: #622C3A;
$base-800: #412028;
$base-900: #28161A;
$base-hover: #C92850;
$base-subtle: #F0D0D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DC5174",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BBC9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E38CA2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D0627D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B53F5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B374C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622C3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412028",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#28161A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DC5174

Color Lab

Pairs with #DC5174

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