What color is #DF767F?

#DF767F is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(223, 118, 127), and in HSL hsl(355, 62%, 67%).

Is #DF767F accessible as text?

On white, #DF767F has a contrast ratio of 2.98:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.04:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF767F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF767F?

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

What colors go well with #DF767F?

#DF767F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #77DFD6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF767F below.

Is #DF767F good for buttons?

#DF767F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF767F — white text only reaches 2.98:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF767F the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DF767F is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) 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.

#DF767F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF767F

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF767F works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF767F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF767F Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Pale Violet Red as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DF767F Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Pale Violet Red holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DF767F Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DF767F Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Pale Violet Red 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DF767F Secondary #E3BBBC Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Pale Violet Red 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 Pale Violet Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DF767F 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 82/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 65/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 65/100

High

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

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DF767F with

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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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E7E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DF9177 — 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 #DF767F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DF767F;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 118 127;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.7% 0.131 15.7);
  --color-50: #FDF2F3;
  --color-100: #F8DDDF;
  --color-200: #EFBDC1;
  --color-300: #E09096;
  --color-400: #CC666E;
  --color-500: #B1444D;
  --color-600: #873A41;
  --color-700: #602E33;
  --color-800: #3F2224;
  --color-900: #271618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F3',
    100: '#F8DDDF',
    200: '#EFBDC1',
    300: '#E09096',
    400: '#CC666E',
    500: '#B1444D',
    600: '#873A41',
    700: '#602E33',
    800: '#3F2224',
    900: '#271618',
  },
}

$base: #DF767F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F3;
$base-100: #F8DDDF;
$base-200: #EFBDC1;
$base-300: #E09096;
$base-400: #CC666E;
$base-500: #B1444D;
$base-600: #873A41;
$base-700: #602E33;
$base-800: #3F2224;
$base-900: #271618;
$base-hover: #D23F4C;
$base-subtle: #F2DADC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF767F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E09096",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC666E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B1444D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873A41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602E33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2224",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DF767F

Color Lab

Pairs with #DF767F

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