# Pale Violet Red Color (#DB7093)

> Pale Violet Red is a CSS named color defined as hex code #DB7093.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/pale-violet-red/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `palevioletred`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #DB7093
- **RGB**: rgb(219, 112, 147)
- **HSL**: hsl(340, 60%, 65%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(340, 49%, 86%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(0%, 49%, 33%, 14%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.678 0.138 0.7)

## What Colors Go With Pale Violet Red
Contrast is each color on Pale Violet Red (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **Midnight Blue (#191970)**: 4.77:1, text-safe. A deep navy that carries text and frames the rose tone.
- **Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F)**: 2.87:1, background or accent. A moody charcoal-green for sophisticated, low-key palettes.
- **Dark Olive Green (#556B2F)**: 1.91:1, background or accent. An earthy green that makes the rose feel botanical.
- **Sage Green (Dark Sea Green) (#8FBC8F)**: 1.45:1, background or accent. A soft near-complement for calm, natural two-tone schemes.
- **Wheat (#F5DEB3)**: 2.37:1, background or accent. A warm beige base that suits vintage and rustic looks.
- **Linen (#FAF0E6)**: 2.77:1, background or accent. A creamy off-white for backgrounds around rose accents.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Pale Violet Red**: 6.75:1 (Passes AA for all text; AAA for large text only)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Pale Violet Red**: 3.11:1 (Passes AA for large text only)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Pale Violet Red**: 4.96:1 (Passes AA for all text; AAA for large text only)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Pale Violet Red**: 1.85:1 (Fails AA and AAA)

## FAQ
### Can I use black text on Pale Violet Red?
Yes. Black text on Pale Violet Red has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 6.75:1, which passes AA (4.5:1) for all text sizes but not the stricter AAA level (7:1) for body text.

### Can I use white text on Pale Violet Red?
Only for large text. White text on Pale Violet Red has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 3.11:1: enough for large text (3:1) but below the 4.5:1 needed for body text.

### What colors go with Pale Violet Red?
Midnight Blue, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green, Sage Green (Dark Sea Green), Wheat and Linen all go well with Pale Violet Red. Midnight Blue (4.77:1) has enough contrast for text on Pale Violet Red; Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green, Sage Green (Dark Sea Green), Wheat and Linen work better as a background or accent.

### Is there a CSS color for dusty rose?
No. "Dusty rose" is not a CSS named color and has no single standard hex code. Pale Violet Red (#DB7093) is a CSS named color with a similar muted, rosy character, so it can serve as a standard substitute.

## Background Download
- **Format**: PNG 1920x1080 solid background
- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/images/backgrounds/pale-violet-red-1920x1080.png