What color is #DF93AB?

#DF93AB is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(223, 147, 171), and in HSL hsl(341, 54%, 73%).

Is #DF93AB accessible as text?

On white, #DF93AB has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF93AB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF93AB?

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

What colors go well with #DF93AB?

#DF93AB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #95DFC8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF93AB below.

Is #DF93AB good for buttons?

#DF93AB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF93AB — white text only reaches 2.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF93AB the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #DF93AB is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#DF93AB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF93AB

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF93AB works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF93AB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF93AB Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 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 #DF93AB Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 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 #DF93AB Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

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 #DF93AB Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A 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 #DF93AB Secondary #EDD1D9 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 #DF93AB 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 30/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

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 #DF93AB

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People also use #DF93AB 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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7ECEF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DF9695 — 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 #DF93AB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DF93AB;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 147 171;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.6% 0.096 359.2);
  --color-50: #FCF3F6;
  --color-100: #F6DFE6;
  --color-200: #ECC0CE;
  --color-300: #DA95AB;
  --color-400: #C66C89;
  --color-500: #AA4B69;
  --color-600: #833F55;
  --color-700: #5D323F;
  --color-800: #3D232C;
  --color-900: #26171C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF3F6',
    100: '#F6DFE6',
    200: '#ECC0CE',
    300: '#DA95AB',
    400: '#C66C89',
    500: '#AA4B69',
    600: '#833F55',
    700: '#5D323F',
    800: '#3D232C',
    900: '#26171C',
  },
}

$base: #DF93AB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F6;
$base-100: #F6DFE6;
$base-200: #ECC0CE;
$base-300: #DA95AB;
$base-400: #C66C89;
$base-500: #AA4B69;
$base-600: #833F55;
$base-700: #5D323F;
$base-800: #3D232C;
$base-900: #26171C;
$base-hover: #CE5C80;
$base-subtle: #F3E2E7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF93AB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC0CE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA95AB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C66C89",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA4B69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#833F55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D323F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D232C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26171C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}