What color is #DFAEB0?

#DFAEB0 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(223, 174, 176), and in HSL hsl(358, 43%, 78%).

Is #DFAEB0 accessible as text?

On white, #DFAEB0 has a contrast ratio of 1.94:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.82:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFAEB0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFAEB0?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #DFAEB0?

#DFAEB0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AFDFDD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFAEB0 below.

Is #DFAEB0 good for buttons?

#DFAEB0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFAEB0 — white text only reaches 1.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFAEB0 the same as CSS thistle?

No — #DFAEB0 is not the CSS named color thistle, but thistle (#D8BFD8) 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.

#DFAEB0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFAEB0

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFAEB0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFAEB0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DFAEB0 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFAEB0 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dusty Rose 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 #DFAEB0 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #989664 Secondary #3C3833

Dusty Rose 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 #DFAEB0 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Dusty Rose opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DFAEB0 Secondary #F7E5E5 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DFAEB0 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 72/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 20/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 45/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 22/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 63/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DFAEB0

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People also use #DFAEB0 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 9.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7F0F1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFBDAF — 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 #DFAEB0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DFAEB0;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 174 176;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.6% 0.057 15.7);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E1E2;
  --color-200: #E8C5C6;
  --color-300: #D39C9E;
  --color-400: #BD7578;
  --color-500: #A05557;
  --color-600: #7C4648;
  --color-700: #593637;
  --color-800: #3B2627;
  --color-900: #241919;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E1E2',
    200: '#E8C5C6',
    300: '#D39C9E',
    400: '#BD7578',
    500: '#A05557',
    600: '#7C4648',
    700: '#593637',
    800: '#3B2627',
    900: '#241919',
  },
}

$base: #DFAEB0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E1E2;
$base-200: #E8C5C6;
$base-300: #D39C9E;
$base-400: #BD7578;
$base-500: #A05557;
$base-600: #7C4648;
$base-700: #593637;
$base-800: #3B2627;
$base-900: #241919;
$base-hover: #C87679;
$base-subtle: #F4E9E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFAEB0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C5C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D39C9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD7578",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A05557",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C4648",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593637",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2627",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241919",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}