What color is #DF909D?

#DF909D is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(223, 144, 157), and in HSL hsl(350, 55%, 72%).

Is #DF909D accessible as text?

On white, #DF909D has a contrast ratio of 2.44:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF909D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF909D?

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

What colors go well with #DF909D?

#DF909D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #90DFD2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF909D below.

Is #DF909D good for buttons?

#DF909D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF909D — white text only reaches 2.44:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF909D the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #DF909D is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#DF909D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF909D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF909D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF909D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF909D Secondary #B8622A 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 #DF909D Surface #E4CDA8 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 #DF909D Accent #AEC3B2 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 #DF909D 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 #DF909D Secondary #ECCED2 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 #DF909D 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 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 50/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DF909D

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People also use #DF909D with

Carnation Dusty Rose Seafoam Green Gainsboro Taupe

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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EBED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DF9D90 — 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 #DF909D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DF909D;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 144 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.7% 0.097 9.0);
  --color-50: #FCF3F4;
  --color-100: #F6DFE3;
  --color-200: #EDC0C7;
  --color-300: #DB94A0;
  --color-400: #C76B7B;
  --color-500: #AB4A5A;
  --color-600: #833F4A;
  --color-700: #5E3139;
  --color-800: #3E2328;
  --color-900: #26171A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF3F4',
    100: '#F6DFE3',
    200: '#EDC0C7',
    300: '#DB94A0',
    400: '#C76B7B',
    500: '#AB4A5A',
    600: '#833F4A',
    700: '#5E3139',
    800: '#3E2328',
    900: '#26171A',
  },
}

$base: #DF909D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F4;
$base-100: #F6DFE3;
$base-200: #EDC0C7;
$base-300: #DB94A0;
$base-400: #C76B7B;
$base-500: #AB4A5A;
$base-600: #833F4A;
$base-700: #5E3139;
$base-800: #3E2328;
$base-900: #26171A;
$base-hover: #CE576B;
$base-subtle: #F3E1E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF909D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDC0C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DB94A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C76B7B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AB4A5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#833F4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3139",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2328",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26171A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DF909D

Color Lab

Pairs with #DF909D

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