What color is #DD96BD?

#DD96BD is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(221, 150, 189), and in HSL hsl(327, 51%, 73%).

Is #DD96BD accessible as text?

On white, #DD96BD has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.17:1 (passes). For text placed on #DD96BD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DD96BD?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-300 (#FDA5D5).

What colors go well with #DD96BD?

#DD96BD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #97DDB7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DD96BD below.

Is #DD96BD good for buttons?

#DD96BD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DD96BD — white text only reaches 2.29:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DD96BD the same as CSS plum?

No — #DD96BD 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.

#DD96BD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DD96BD

Not just a swatch — here's how #DD96BD works with other colors. Named schemes with #DD96BD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DD96BD Secondary #B96030 Accent #7D7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

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 #DD96BD Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9463 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 #DD96BD Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

Lilac 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 #DD96BD Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Lilac 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 #DD96BD Secondary #EED4E1 Support #9C9087 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 #DD96BD 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 12/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

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 #DD96BD

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People also use #DD96BD 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 #F6ECF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DD97A6 — 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 #DD96BD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DD96BD;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 150 189;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.5% 0.098 345.6);
  --color-50: #FCF3F8;
  --color-100: #F6E0EC;
  --color-200: #EBC1D8;
  --color-300: #D997BB;
  --color-400: #C36F9D;
  --color-500: #A74E7F;
  --color-600: #814164;
  --color-700: #5C3349;
  --color-800: #3D2432;
  --color-900: #26181F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FCF3F8',
    100: '#F6E0EC',
    200: '#EBC1D8',
    300: '#D997BB',
    400: '#C36F9D',
    500: '#A74E7F',
    600: '#814164',
    700: '#5C3349',
    800: '#3D2432',
    900: '#26181F',
  },
}

$base: #DD96BD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F8;
$base-100: #F6E0EC;
$base-200: #EBC1D8;
$base-300: #D997BB;
$base-400: #C36F9D;
$base-500: #A74E7F;
$base-600: #814164;
$base-700: #5C3349;
$base-800: #3D2432;
$base-900: #26181F;
$base-hover: #CB5F9A;
$base-subtle: #F2E2EB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DD96BD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E0EC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC1D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D997BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C36F9D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A74E7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814164",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3349",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2432",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26181F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}