What color is #DD649D?

#DD649D is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(221, 100, 157), and in HSL hsl(332, 64%, 63%).

Is #DD649D accessible as text?

On white, #DD649D has a contrast ratio of 3.29:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.38:1 (passes). For text placed on #DD649D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DD649D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-400 (#FB64B6).

What colors go well with #DD649D?

#DD649D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #64DDA5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DD649D below.

Is #DD649D good for buttons?

#DD649D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DD649D — white text only reaches 3.29:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DD649D the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DD649D is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#DD649D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DD649D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DD649D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DD649D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DD649D Secondary #B9612E Accent #7C7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DD649D Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Pale Violet Red 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 #DD649D Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

Pale Violet Red 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 #DD649D Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Pale Violet Red 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 #DD649D Secondary #DEB1C3 Support #9C9087 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 #DD649D 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 14/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 63/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 71/100

High

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

Surface fit 23/100

Low

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

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DD649D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DD649D with

Orchid Terracotta Medium Aquamarine Gainsboro Eggplant

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 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E3EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DD6474 — 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 #DD649D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DD649D;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 100 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.7% 0.163 352.9);
  --color-50: #FDF2F7;
  --color-100: #F8DDEA;
  --color-200: #F0BCD4;
  --color-300: #E18EB5;
  --color-400: #CE6495;
  --color-500: #B34277;
  --color-600: #89395E;
  --color-700: #612E46;
  --color-800: #40212F;
  --color-900: #27161E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F7',
    100: '#F8DDEA',
    200: '#F0BCD4',
    300: '#E18EB5',
    400: '#CE6495',
    500: '#B34277',
    600: '#89395E',
    700: '#612E46',
    800: '#40212F',
    900: '#27161E',
  },
}

$base: #DD649D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F7;
$base-100: #F8DDEA;
$base-200: #F0BCD4;
$base-300: #E18EB5;
$base-400: #CE6495;
$base-500: #B34277;
$base-600: #89395E;
$base-700: #612E46;
$base-800: #40212F;
$base-900: #27161E;
$base-hover: #D1307B;
$base-subtle: #F0D5E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DD649D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDEA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BCD4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E18EB5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CE6495",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B34277",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#89395E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#612E46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40212F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}