What color is #DF538D?

#DF538D is a medium rose. In RGB it is rgb(223, 83, 141), and in HSL hsl(335, 69%, 60%).

Is #DF538D accessible as text?

On white, #DF538D has a contrast ratio of 3.65:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.76:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF538D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF538D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-500 (#F6339A).

What colors go well with #DF538D?

#DF538D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #53DFA5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF538D below.

Is #DF538D good for buttons?

#DF538D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF538D — white text only reaches 3.65:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF538D the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DF538D is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#DF538D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF538D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF538D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF538D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF538D Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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 #DF538D Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 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 #DF538D Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

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 #DF538D Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A 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 #DF538D Secondary #DBA8B8 Support #9C9087 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 #DF538D 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 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 14/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 39/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 70/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 75/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 21/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DF538D

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #DF538D with

Orchid Terracotta Medium Aquamarine Gainsboro Eggplant

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 5.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E0E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DF535E — 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 #DF538D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DF538D;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 83 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.4% 0.182 357.9);
  --color-50: #FDF2F6;
  --color-100: #F9DCE8;
  --color-200: #F2BAD2;
  --color-300: #E48BB0;
  --color-400: #D2608F;
  --color-500: #B73E70;
  --color-600: #8C365A;
  --color-700: #632C43;
  --color-800: #41202E;
  --color-900: #28151D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  blush-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F6',
    100: '#F9DCE8',
    200: '#F2BAD2',
    300: '#E48BB0',
    400: '#D2608F',
    500: '#B73E70',
    600: '#8C365A',
    700: '#632C43',
    800: '#41202E',
    900: '#28151D',
  },
}

$base: #DF538D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F6;
$base-100: #F9DCE8;
$base-200: #F2BAD2;
$base-300: #E48BB0;
$base-400: #D2608F;
$base-500: #B73E70;
$base-600: #8C365A;
$base-700: #632C43;
$base-800: #41202E;
$base-900: #28151D;
$base-hover: #CF266C;
$base-subtle: #F0D0DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF538D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCE8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2BAD2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E48BB0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D2608F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B73E70",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C365A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#632C43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#41202E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#28151D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}