What color is #DC98AE?

#DC98AE is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(220, 152, 174), and in HSL hsl(341, 49%, 73%).

Is #DC98AE accessible as text?

On white, #DC98AE has a contrast ratio of 2.30:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.15:1 (passes). For text placed on #DC98AE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DC98AE?

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

What colors go well with #DC98AE?

#DC98AE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #98DCC7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DC98AE below.

Is #DC98AE good for buttons?

#DC98AE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DC98AE — white text only reaches 2.30:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DC98AE the same as CSS plum?

No — #DC98AE is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) 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.

#DC98AE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DC98AE

Not just a swatch — here's how #DC98AE works with other colors. Named schemes with #DC98AE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DC98AE Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 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 #DC98AE Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 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 #DC98AE Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 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 #DC98AE Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

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 #DC98AE Secondary #EDD4DB 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 #DC98AE 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 27/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DC98AE

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People also use #DC98AE 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6ECEF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DC9A98 — 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 #DC98AE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DC98AE;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 152 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.2% 0.086 358.3);
  --color-50: #FBF3F6;
  --color-100: #F5E0E7;
  --color-200: #EAC2CF;
  --color-300: #D798AC;
  --color-400: #C2708A;
  --color-500: #A64F6B;
  --color-600: #7F4256;
  --color-700: #5B3440;
  --color-800: #3C252C;
  --color-900: #25181C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FBF3F6',
    100: '#F5E0E7',
    200: '#EAC2CF',
    300: '#D798AC',
    400: '#C2708A',
    500: '#A64F6B',
    600: '#7F4256',
    700: '#5B3440',
    800: '#3C252C',
    900: '#25181C',
  },
}

$base: #DC98AE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F6;
$base-100: #F5E0E7;
$base-200: #EAC2CF;
$base-300: #D798AC;
$base-400: #C2708A;
$base-500: #A64F6B;
$base-600: #7F4256;
$base-700: #5B3440;
$base-800: #3C252C;
$base-900: #25181C;
$base-hover: #C96182;
$base-subtle: #F2E3E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DC98AE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC2CF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D798AC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2708A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A64F6B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4256",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3440",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C252C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}