What color is #DC8CA3?

#DC8CA3 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(220, 140, 163), and in HSL hsl(343, 53%, 71%).

Is #DC8CA3 accessible as text?

On white, #DC8CA3 has a contrast ratio of 2.52:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #DC8CA3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DC8CA3?

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

What colors go well with #DC8CA3?

#DC8CA3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8EDCC6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DC8CA3 below.

Is #DC8CA3 good for buttons?

#DC8CA3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DC8CA3 — white text only reaches 2.52:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DC8CA3 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #DC8CA3 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#DC8CA3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DC8CA3

Not just a swatch — here's how #DC8CA3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DC8CA3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DC8CA3 Secondary #B9612C Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Puce 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 #DC8CA3 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Puce 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 #DC8CA3 Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Puce 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 #DC8CA3 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Puce 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 #DC8CA3 Secondary #E9CBD2 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Puce 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 Puce carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DC8CA3 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 34/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 47/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DC8CA3

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People also use #DC8CA3 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 7.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EBEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DC928E — 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 #DC8CA3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DC8CA3;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 140 163;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.8% 0.101 1.3);
  --color-50: #FCF3F5;
  --color-100: #F6DFE6;
  --color-200: #ECC1CD;
  --color-300: #DA95A9;
  --color-400: #C56D86;
  --color-500: #A94C66;
  --color-600: #824053;
  --color-700: #5D323E;
  --color-800: #3D242B;
  --color-900: #26171B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF3F5',
    100: '#F6DFE6',
    200: '#ECC1CD',
    300: '#DA95A9',
    400: '#C56D86',
    500: '#A94C66',
    600: '#824053',
    700: '#5D323E',
    800: '#3D242B',
    900: '#26171B',
  },
}

$base: #DC8CA3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F5;
$base-100: #F6DFE6;
$base-200: #ECC1CD;
$base-300: #DA95A9;
$base-400: #C56D86;
$base-500: #A94C66;
$base-600: #824053;
$base-700: #5D323E;
$base-800: #3D242B;
$base-900: #26171B;
$base-hover: #CB5678;
$base-subtle: #F2E0E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DC8CA3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC1CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA95A9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C56D86",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A94C66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#824053",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D323E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D242B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26171B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DC8CA3

Color Lab

Pairs with #DC8CA3

UI roles & guardrails

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