What color is #DEA2CA?

#DEA2CA is a light, soft magenta. In RGB it is rgb(222, 162, 202), and in HSL hsl(320, 48%, 75%).

Is #DEA2CA accessible as text?

On white, #DEA2CA has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.13:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEA2CA, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEA2CA?

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

What colors go well with #DEA2CA?

#DEA2CA pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A1DEB5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEA2CA below.

Is #DEA2CA good for buttons?

#DEA2CA works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEA2CA — white text only reaches 2.07:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DEA2CA the same as CSS plum?

No — #DEA2CA 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.

#DEA2CA Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DEA2CA

Not just a swatch — here's how #DEA2CA works with other colors. Named schemes with #DEA2CA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DEA2CA Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F0E7 Secondary #BCADA0 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 #DEA2CA Secondary #BA6032 Accent #7D7540 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 #DEA2CA Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F2E2D1 Accent #9C9462 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 #DEA2CA Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #25324B

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 #DEA2CA Secondary #F4DDEC Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

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 #DEA2CA 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 59/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 7/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 53/100

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 #DEA2CA

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People also use #DEA2CA 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 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7EEF4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DEA1B5 — 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 #DEA2CA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DEA2CA;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 162 202;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.1% 0.088 339.4);
  --color-50: #FBF3F9;
  --color-100: #F5E0EE;
  --color-200: #EAC3DD;
  --color-300: #D799C2;
  --color-400: #C171A6;
  --color-500: #A55088;
  --color-600: #7F436B;
  --color-700: #5B344E;
  --color-800: #3C2534;
  --color-900: #251821;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FBF3F9',
    100: '#F5E0EE',
    200: '#EAC3DD',
    300: '#D799C2',
    400: '#C171A6',
    500: '#A55088',
    600: '#7F436B',
    700: '#5B344E',
    800: '#3C2534',
    900: '#251821',
  },
}

$base: #DEA2CA;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F9;
$base-100: #F5E0EE;
$base-200: #EAC3DD;
$base-300: #D799C2;
$base-400: #C171A6;
$base-500: #A55088;
$base-600: #7F436B;
$base-700: #5B344E;
$base-800: #3C2534;
$base-900: #251821;
$base-hover: #CA68A9;
$base-subtle: #F3E5EE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEA2CA",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0EE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC3DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D799C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C171A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A55088",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F436B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B344E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2534",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251821",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}