What color is #DF8A9E?

#DF8A9E is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(223, 138, 158), and in HSL hsl(346, 57%, 71%).

Is #DF8A9E accessible as text?

On white, #DF8A9E has a contrast ratio of 2.54:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.27:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF8A9E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF8A9E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #DF8A9E?

#DF8A9E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8BDFCC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF8A9E below.

Is #DF8A9E good for buttons?

#DF8A9E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF8A9E — white text only reaches 2.54:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF8A9E the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #DF8A9E 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.

#DF8A9E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF8A9E

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF8A9E works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF8A9E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF8A9E Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF8A9E Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Puce 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 #DF8A9E 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 #DF8A9E 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 #DF8A9E Secondary #EACAD0 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 #DF8A9E 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 42/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 49/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DF8A9E 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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EAED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DF938B — 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 #DF8A9E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DF8A9E;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 138 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.7% 0.106 4.8);
  --color-50: #FCF3F5;
  --color-100: #F7DEE4;
  --color-200: #EDBFCA;
  --color-300: #DC93A4;
  --color-400: #C86A80;
  --color-500: #AD4860;
  --color-600: #843D4E;
  --color-700: #5E303B;
  --color-800: #3E2329;
  --color-900: #26171A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF3F5',
    100: '#F7DEE4',
    200: '#EDBFCA',
    300: '#DC93A4',
    400: '#C86A80',
    500: '#AD4860',
    600: '#843D4E',
    700: '#5E303B',
    800: '#3E2329',
    900: '#26171A',
  },
}

$base: #DF8A9E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F5;
$base-100: #F7DEE4;
$base-200: #EDBFCA;
$base-300: #DC93A4;
$base-400: #C86A80;
$base-500: #AD4860;
$base-600: #843D4E;
$base-700: #5E303B;
$base-800: #3E2329;
$base-900: #26171A;
$base-hover: #D0526F;
$base-subtle: #F2DFE4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF8A9E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DEE4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDBFCA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DC93A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C86A80",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD4860",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#843D4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E303B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2329",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26171A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DF8A9E

Color Lab

Pairs with #DF8A9E

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