What color is #DC618A?

#DC618A is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(220, 97, 138), and in HSL hsl(340, 64%, 62%).

Is #DC618A accessible as text?

On white, #DC618A has a contrast ratio of 3.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #DC618A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DC618A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #DC618A?

#DC618A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #60DCB3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DC618A below.

Is #DC618A good for buttons?

#DC618A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DC618A — white text only reaches 3.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DC618A the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DC618A is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#DC618A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DC618A

Not just a swatch — here's how #DC618A works with other colors. Named schemes with #DC618A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DC618A Secondary #B9612C Accent #7B7641 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 #DC618A Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #DC618A Accent #AFC3B1 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 #DC618A Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A 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 #DC618A Secondary #DCAEBA 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 #DC618A 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 26/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 61/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 75/100

High

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

Surface fit 22/100

Low

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

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DC618A 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 5.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E3E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DC6060 — 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 #DC618A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DC618A;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 97 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.6% 0.159 1.6);
  --color-50: #FDF2F6;
  --color-100: #F8DDE6;
  --color-200: #F0BCCE;
  --color-300: #E18EAA;
  --color-400: #CE6487;
  --color-500: #B34268;
  --color-600: #893954;
  --color-700: #612E3F;
  --color-800: #40212B;
  --color-900: #27161C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  blush-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F6',
    100: '#F8DDE6',
    200: '#F0BCCE',
    300: '#E18EAA',
    400: '#CE6487',
    500: '#B34268',
    600: '#893954',
    700: '#612E3F',
    800: '#40212B',
    900: '#27161C',
  },
}

$base: #DC618A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F6;
$base-100: #F8DDE6;
$base-200: #F0BCCE;
$base-300: #E18EAA;
$base-400: #CE6487;
$base-500: #B34268;
$base-600: #893954;
$base-700: #612E3F;
$base-800: #40212B;
$base-900: #27161C;
$base-hover: #CF2E63;
$base-subtle: #F0D4DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DC618A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BCCE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E18EAA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CE6487",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B34268",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#893954",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#612E3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40212B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DC618A

Color Lab

Pairs with #DC618A

UI roles & guardrails

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