What color is #DF778B?

#DF778B is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(223, 119, 139), and in HSL hsl(348, 62%, 67%).

Is #DF778B accessible as text?

On white, #DF778B has a contrast ratio of 2.94:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.15:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF778B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF778B?

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

What colors go well with #DF778B?

#DF778B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #77DFCA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF778B below.

Is #DF778B good for buttons?

#DF778B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF778B — white text only reaches 2.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF778B the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #DF778B 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.

#DF778B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF778B

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF778B works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF778B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF778B Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #DF778B Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

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 #DF778B 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DF778B Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Pale Violet Red 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 #DF778B Secondary #E3BCC2 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 #DF778B 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 49/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 63/100

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 #DF778B with

Wisteria Buff 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E7EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DF8577 — 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 #DF778B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DF778B;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 119 139;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.1% 0.130 8.8);
  --color-50: #FDF2F4;
  --color-100: #F8DDE3;
  --color-200: #EFBDC7;
  --color-300: #E090A0;
  --color-400: #CC667A;
  --color-500: #B1445A;
  --color-600: #873A4A;
  --color-700: #602E38;
  --color-800: #3F2228;
  --color-900: #27161A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F4',
    100: '#F8DDE3',
    200: '#EFBDC7',
    300: '#E090A0',
    400: '#CC667A',
    500: '#B1445A',
    600: '#873A4A',
    700: '#602E38',
    800: '#3F2228',
    900: '#27161A',
  },
}

$base: #DF778B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F4;
$base-100: #F8DDE3;
$base-200: #EFBDC7;
$base-300: #E090A0;
$base-400: #CC667A;
$base-500: #B1445A;
$base-600: #873A4A;
$base-700: #602E38;
$base-800: #3F2228;
$base-900: #27161A;
$base-hover: #D23F5D;
$base-subtle: #F2DADF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF778B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDC7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E090A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC667A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B1445A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873A4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602E38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2228",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DF778B

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Pairs with #DF778B

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