What color is #D1A19A?

#D1A19A is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(209, 161, 154), and in HSL hsl(8, 37%, 71%).

Is #D1A19A accessible as text?

On white, #D1A19A has a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.28:1 (passes). For text placed on #D1A19A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D1A19A?

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

What colors go well with #D1A19A?

#D1A19A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9AC9D0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D1A19A below.

Is #D1A19A good for buttons?

#D1A19A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D1A19A — white text only reaches 2.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D1A19A the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #D1A19A is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) 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.

#D1A19A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D1A19A

Not just a swatch — here's how #D1A19A works with other colors. Named schemes with #D1A19A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D1A19A Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D1A19A Surface #F0E9DC 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D1A19A Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D 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 #D1A19A Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

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 #D1A19A Secondary #E9D7D4 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 #D1A19A 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 66/100

High

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 59/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D1A19A

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People also use #D1A19A 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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EDEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D0B39A — 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 #D1A19A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D1A19A;
  --color-base-rgb: 209 161 154;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.2% 0.058 28.0);
  --color-50: #FAF5F4;
  --color-100: #F3E5E3;
  --color-200: #E5CBC7;
  --color-300: #CFA6A0;
  --color-400: #B8837A;
  --color-500: #9B635A;
  --color-600: #78504A;
  --color-700: #563C38;
  --color-800: #392A28;
  --color-900: #241B1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FAF5F4',
    100: '#F3E5E3',
    200: '#E5CBC7',
    300: '#CFA6A0',
    400: '#B8837A',
    500: '#9B635A',
    600: '#78504A',
    700: '#563C38',
    800: '#392A28',
    900: '#241B1A',
  },
}

$base: #D1A19A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F4;
$base-100: #F3E5E3;
$base-200: #E5CBC7;
$base-300: #CFA6A0;
$base-400: #B8837A;
$base-500: #9B635A;
$base-600: #78504A;
$base-700: #563C38;
$base-800: #392A28;
$base-900: #241B1A;
$base-hover: #BA7368;
$base-subtle: #EFE4E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D1A19A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E5E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5CBC7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA6A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8837A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B635A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#78504A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#563C38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241B1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}