What color is #D09E91?

#D09E91 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(208, 158, 145), and in HSL hsl(12, 40%, 69%).

Is #D09E91 accessible as text?

On white, #D09E91 has a contrast ratio of 2.34:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.98:1 (passes). For text placed on #D09E91, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D09E91?

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

What colors go well with #D09E91?

#D09E91 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #90C3D0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D09E91 below.

Is #D09E91 good for buttons?

#D09E91 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D09E91 — white text only reaches 2.34:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D09E91 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #D09E91 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#D09E91 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D09E91

Not just a swatch — here's how #D09E91 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D09E91 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D09E91 Secondary #B76423 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D09E91 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D09E91 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C21

Dusty Rose 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 #D09E91 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #D09E91 Secondary #E6D4CF Support #9B9186 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 #D09E91 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 67/100

High

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

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 80/100

High

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 56/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D09E91 with

Thistle Burlywood Sky Blue 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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4ECEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D0B290 — 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 #D09E91 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D09E91;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 158 145;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.3% 0.063 35.0);
  --color-50: #FBF5F4;
  --color-100: #F3E5E2;
  --color-200: #E6CCC6;
  --color-300: #D1A89E;
  --color-400: #BA8578;
  --color-500: #9E6557;
  --color-600: #7A5248;
  --color-700: #583E37;
  --color-800: #3A2B27;
  --color-900: #241B19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FBF5F4',
    100: '#F3E5E2',
    200: '#E6CCC6',
    300: '#D1A89E',
    400: '#BA8578',
    500: '#9E6557',
    600: '#7A5248',
    700: '#583E37',
    800: '#3A2B27',
    900: '#241B19',
  },
}

$base: #D09E91;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF5F4;
$base-100: #F3E5E2;
$base-200: #E6CCC6;
$base-300: #D1A89E;
$base-400: #BA8578;
$base-500: #9E6557;
$base-600: #7A5248;
$base-700: #583E37;
$base-800: #3A2B27;
$base-900: #241B19;
$base-hover: #BA715F;
$base-subtle: #EEE3E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D09E91",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E5E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6CCC6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1A89E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BA8578",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E6557",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A5248",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#583E37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2B27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241B19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D09E91

Color Lab

Pairs with #D09E91

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