What color is #DD699D?

#DD699D is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(221, 105, 157), and in HSL hsl(333, 63%, 64%).

Is #DD699D accessible as text?

On white, #DD699D has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.58:1 (passes). For text placed on #DD699D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DD699D?

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

What colors go well with #DD699D?

#DD699D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #69DDA9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DD699D below.

Is #DD699D good for buttons?

#DD699D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DD699D — white text only reaches 3.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DD699D the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DD699D is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#DD699D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DD699D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DD699D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DD699D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DD699D 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 #DD699D 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 #DD699D Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BF Secondary #9AA0A2 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 #DD699D 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 #DD699D Secondary #E0B4C4 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 #DD699D 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 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 17/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 48/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 60/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

High

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

Surface fit 24/100

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 #DD699D 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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E4EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DD6977 — 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 #DD699D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DD699D;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 105 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.4% 0.155 353.9);
  --color-50: #FDF2F7;
  --color-100: #F8DDE9;
  --color-200: #F0BDD4;
  --color-300: #E08FB4;
  --color-400: #CD6594;
  --color-500: #B24375;
  --color-600: #883A5D;
  --color-700: #612E45;
  --color-800: #40212F;
  --color-900: #27161E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F7',
    100: '#F8DDE9',
    200: '#F0BDD4',
    300: '#E08FB4',
    400: '#CD6594',
    500: '#B24375',
    600: '#883A5D',
    700: '#612E45',
    800: '#40212F',
    900: '#27161E',
  },
}

$base: #DD699D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F7;
$base-100: #F8DDE9;
$base-200: #F0BDD4;
$base-300: #E08FB4;
$base-400: #CD6594;
$base-500: #B24375;
$base-600: #883A5D;
$base-700: #612E45;
$base-800: #40212F;
$base-900: #27161E;
$base-hover: #D1347B;
$base-subtle: #F1D6E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DD699D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BDD4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E08FB4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD6594",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B24375",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#883A5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#612E45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40212F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DD699D

Color Lab

Pairs with #DD699D

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