What color is #DE96AF?

#DE96AF is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(222, 150, 175), and in HSL hsl(339, 52%, 73%).

Is #DE96AF accessible as text?

On white, #DE96AF has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.09:1 (passes). For text placed on #DE96AF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DE96AF?

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

What colors go well with #DE96AF?

#DE96AF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #96DEC5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DE96AF below.

Is #DE96AF good for buttons?

#DE96AF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DE96AF — white text only reaches 2.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DE96AF the same as CSS plum?

No — #DE96AF 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.

#DE96AF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DE96AF

Not just a swatch — here's how #DE96AF works with other colors. Named schemes with #DE96AF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DE96AF Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Lilac sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DE96AF Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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 #DE96AF Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 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 #DE96AF Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

Lilac opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DE96AF Secondary #EED3DB 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 #DE96AF 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 66/100

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 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 26/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

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 #DE96AF

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People also use #DE96AF 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6ECF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DE9698 — 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 #DE96AF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DE96AF;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 150 175;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.1% 0.092 357.1);
  --color-50: #FCF3F6;
  --color-100: #F6DFE7;
  --color-200: #EBC1D0;
  --color-300: #D996AE;
  --color-400: #C46E8C;
  --color-500: #A84D6D;
  --color-600: #814157;
  --color-700: #5C3241;
  --color-800: #3D242D;
  --color-900: #26181C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FCF3F6',
    100: '#F6DFE7',
    200: '#EBC1D0',
    300: '#D996AE',
    400: '#C46E8C',
    500: '#A84D6D',
    600: '#814157',
    700: '#5C3241',
    800: '#3D242D',
    900: '#26181C',
  },
}

$base: #DE96AF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F6;
$base-100: #F6DFE7;
$base-200: #EBC1D0;
$base-300: #D996AE;
$base-400: #C46E8C;
$base-500: #A84D6D;
$base-600: #814157;
$base-700: #5C3241;
$base-800: #3D242D;
$base-900: #26181C;
$base-hover: #CC5E84;
$base-subtle: #F3E2E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DE96AF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC1D0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D996AE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C46E8C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A84D6D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814157",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3241",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D242D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26181C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}