What color is #DE648B?

#DE648B is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(222, 100, 139), and in HSL hsl(341, 65%, 63%).

Is #DE648B accessible as text?

On white, #DE648B has a contrast ratio of 3.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.30:1 (passes). For text placed on #DE648B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DE648B?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #DE648B?

#DE648B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #63DEB7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DE648B below.

Is #DE648B good for buttons?

#DE648B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DE648B — white text only reaches 3.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DE648B the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DE648B is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#DE648B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DE648B

Not just a swatch — here's how #DE648B works with other colors. Named schemes with #DE648B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DE648B Secondary #B9612C Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Blush Pink 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 #DE648B Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Blush Pink 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 #DE648B Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Blush Pink 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 #DE648B Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Blush Pink 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 #DE648B Secondary #DEB0BB Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Blush Pink 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 Blush Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DE648B 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 81/100

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 27/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 61/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 73/100

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 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DE648B

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DE648B with

Persian Pink Burnt Sienna Turquoise Gainsboro Taupe

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 #F5E3E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DE6563 — 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 #DE648B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DE648B;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 100 139;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.3% 0.157 2.2);
  --color-50: #FDF2F5;
  --color-100: #F9DDE5;
  --color-200: #F1BCCD;
  --color-300: #E28EA8;
  --color-400: #CF6385;
  --color-500: #B44165;
  --color-600: #893852;
  --color-700: #622D3E;
  --color-800: #40212B;
  --color-900: #27161B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  blush-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F5',
    100: '#F9DDE5',
    200: '#F1BCCD',
    300: '#E28EA8',
    400: '#CF6385',
    500: '#B44165',
    600: '#893852',
    700: '#622D3E',
    800: '#40212B',
    900: '#27161B',
  },
}

$base: #DE648B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F5;
$base-100: #F9DDE5;
$base-200: #F1BCCD;
$base-300: #E28EA8;
$base-400: #CF6385;
$base-500: #B44165;
$base-600: #893852;
$base-700: #622D3E;
$base-800: #40212B;
$base-900: #27161B;
$base-hover: #D32E62;
$base-subtle: #F1D5DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DE648B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DDE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BCCD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E28EA8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF6385",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B44165",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#893852",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622D3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40212B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}