What color is #DC7381?

#DC7381 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(220, 115, 129), and in HSL hsl(352, 60%, 66%).

Is #DC7381 accessible as text?

On white, #DC7381 has a contrast ratio of 3.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.81:1 (passes). For text placed on #DC7381, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DC7381?

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

What colors go well with #DC7381?

#DC7381 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #74DCCE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DC7381 below.

Is #DC7381 good for buttons?

#DC7381 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DC7381 — white text only reaches 3.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DC7381 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DC7381 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) 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.

#DC7381 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DC7381

Not just a swatch — here's how #DC7381 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DC7381 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DC7381 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Pale Violet Red as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DC7381 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C Anchor #3F2C21

Pale Violet Red holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DC7381 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DC7381 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Pale Violet Red 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DC7381 Secondary #E0B8BB Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Pale Violet Red 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 Pale Violet Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DC7381 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 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 57/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 68/100

High

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DC7381 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 6.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E6E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DC8974 — 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 #DC7381 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DC7381;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 115 129;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.9% 0.131 12.8);
  --color-50: #FCF2F4;
  --color-100: #F8DEE1;
  --color-200: #EFBEC4;
  --color-300: #DE919B;
  --color-400: #CB6775;
  --color-500: #AF4654;
  --color-600: #863C46;
  --color-700: #602F36;
  --color-800: #3F2226;
  --color-900: #271619;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF2F4',
    100: '#F8DEE1',
    200: '#EFBEC4',
    300: '#DE919B',
    400: '#CB6775',
    500: '#AF4654',
    600: '#863C46',
    700: '#602F36',
    800: '#3F2226',
    900: '#271619',
  },
}

$base: #DC7381;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F4;
$base-100: #F8DEE1;
$base-200: #EFBEC4;
$base-300: #DE919B;
$base-400: #CB6775;
$base-500: #AF4654;
$base-600: #863C46;
$base-700: #602F36;
$base-800: #3F2226;
$base-900: #271619;
$base-hover: #CF3E52;
$base-subtle: #F1D9DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DC7381",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DEE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBEC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DE919B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB6775",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF4654",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#863C46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2226",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271619",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DC7381

Color Lab

Pairs with #DC7381

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