What color is #DD98BA?

#DD98BA is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(221, 152, 186), and in HSL hsl(330, 50%, 73%).

Is #DD98BA accessible as text?

On white, #DD98BA has a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.27:1 (passes). For text placed on #DD98BA, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DD98BA?

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

What colors go well with #DD98BA?

#DD98BA pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #98DDBA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DD98BA below.

Is #DD98BA good for buttons?

#DD98BA works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DD98BA — white text only reaches 2.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DD98BA the same as CSS plum?

No — #DD98BA 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.

#DD98BA Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DD98BA

Not just a swatch — here's how #DD98BA works with other colors. Named schemes with #DD98BA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DD98BA Secondary #B96130 Accent #7C7541 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 #DD98BA 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 #DD98BA Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D6BF 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 #DD98BA 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 #DD98BA Secondary #EFD5E1 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 #DD98BA 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 63/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 15/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 37/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 49/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DD98BA

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People also use #DD98BA 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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6ECF1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DD98A3 — 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 #DD98BA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DD98BA;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 152 186;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.7% 0.093 348.5);
  --color-50: #FCF3F7;
  --color-100: #F5E0EB;
  --color-200: #EBC2D6;
  --color-300: #D897B8;
  --color-400: #C27099;
  --color-500: #A64E7A;
  --color-600: #804261;
  --color-700: #5C3347;
  --color-800: #3C2430;
  --color-900: #25181F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FCF3F7',
    100: '#F5E0EB',
    200: '#EBC2D6',
    300: '#D897B8',
    400: '#C27099',
    500: '#A64E7A',
    600: '#804261',
    700: '#5C3347',
    800: '#3C2430',
    900: '#25181F',
  },
}

$base: #DD98BA;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F7;
$base-100: #F5E0EB;
$base-200: #EBC2D6;
$base-300: #D897B8;
$base-400: #C27099;
$base-500: #A64E7A;
$base-600: #804261;
$base-700: #5C3347;
$base-800: #3C2430;
$base-900: #25181F;
$base-hover: #CA6095;
$base-subtle: #F2E2EA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DD98BA",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0EB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC2D6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D897B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C27099",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A64E7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#804261",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3347",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2430",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}