What color is #D09C8A?

#D09C8A is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(208, 156, 138), and in HSL hsl(15, 43%, 68%).

Is #D09C8A accessible as text?

On white, #D09C8A has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #D09C8A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D09C8A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #D09C8A?

#D09C8A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8ABFD0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D09C8A below.

Is #D09C8A good for buttons?

#D09C8A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D09C8A — white text only reaches 2.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D09C8A the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #D09C8A is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#D09C8A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D09C8A

Not just a swatch — here's how #D09C8A works with other colors. Named schemes with #D09C8A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D09C8A Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Dark Salmon as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D09C8A Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Dark Salmon 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D09C8A Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Dark Salmon 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 #D09C8A Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Dark Salmon 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 #D09C8A Secondary #E5D2CB Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dark Salmon 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 Dark Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D09C8A 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D09C8A

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People also use #D09C8A 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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4ECEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D0B38A — 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 #D09C8A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D09C8A;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 156 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.7% 0.068 39.9);
  --color-50: #FBF6F4;
  --color-100: #F4E6E1;
  --color-200: #E8CDC5;
  --color-300: #D3AA9C;
  --color-400: #BD8775;
  --color-500: #A06755;
  --color-600: #7C5446;
  --color-700: #593F36;
  --color-800: #3B2B26;
  --color-900: #241C19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FBF6F4',
    100: '#F4E6E1',
    200: '#E8CDC5',
    300: '#D3AA9C',
    400: '#BD8775',
    500: '#A06755',
    600: '#7C5446',
    700: '#593F36',
    800: '#3B2B26',
    900: '#241C19',
  },
}

$base: #D09C8A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF6F4;
$base-100: #F4E6E1;
$base-200: #E8CDC5;
$base-300: #D3AA9C;
$base-400: #BD8775;
$base-500: #A06755;
$base-600: #7C5446;
$base-700: #593F36;
$base-800: #3B2B26;
$base-900: #241C19;
$base-hover: #BD7259;
$base-subtle: #EFE3DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D09C8A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF6F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E6E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8CDC5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3AA9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD8775",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A06755",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C5446",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593F36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241C19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}