What color is #DF8395?

#DF8395 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(223, 131, 149), and in HSL hsl(348, 59%, 69%).

Is #DF8395 accessible as text?

On white, #DF8395 has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.82:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF8395, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF8395?

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

What colors go well with #DF8395?

#DF8395 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #81DFCC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF8395 below.

Is #DF8395 good for buttons?

#DF8395 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF8395 — white text only reaches 2.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF8395 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #DF8395 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) 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.

#DF8395 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF8395

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF8395 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF8395 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF8395 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Puce 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 #DF8395 Surface #E4CDA9 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

Puce 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 #DF8395 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Puce 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 #DF8395 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Puce 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 #DF8395 Secondary #E7C4CA Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Puce 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 Puce carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DF8395 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 49/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 54/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DF8395

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People also use #DF8395 with

Carnation 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 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E8EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DF8E81 — 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 #DF8395 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DF8395;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 131 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.3% 0.115 7.8);
  --color-50: #FCF2F4;
  --color-100: #F7DEE3;
  --color-200: #EEBEC8;
  --color-300: #DE92A1;
  --color-400: #CA687C;
  --color-500: #AE465B;
  --color-600: #863C4B;
  --color-700: #5F3039;
  --color-800: #3F2228;
  --color-900: #27171A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF2F4',
    100: '#F7DEE3',
    200: '#EEBEC8',
    300: '#DE92A1',
    400: '#CA687C',
    500: '#AE465B',
    600: '#863C4B',
    700: '#5F3039',
    800: '#3F2228',
    900: '#27171A',
  },
}

$base: #DF8395;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F4;
$base-100: #F7DEE3;
$base-200: #EEBEC8;
$base-300: #DE92A1;
$base-400: #CA687C;
$base-500: #AE465B;
$base-600: #863C4B;
$base-700: #5F3039;
$base-800: #3F2228;
$base-900: #27171A;
$base-hover: #D04964;
$base-subtle: #F2DDE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF8395",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DEE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEBEC8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DE92A1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CA687C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AE465B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#863C4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3039",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2228",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27171A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DF8395

Color Lab

Pairs with #DF8395

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