What color is #D29883?

#D29883 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(210, 152, 131), and in HSL hsl(16, 47%, 67%).

Is #D29883 accessible as text?

On white, #D29883 has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #D29883, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D29883?

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

What colors go well with #D29883?

#D29883 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #83BDD2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D29883 below.

Is #D29883 good for buttons?

#D29883 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D29883 — white text only reaches 2.45:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D29883 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #D29883 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#D29883 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D29883

Not just a swatch — here's how #D29883 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D29883 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D29883 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 #D29883 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 #D29883 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976E 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 #D29883 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 #D29883 Secondary #E5CFC7 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 #D29883 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 68/100

High

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D29883

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #D29883 with

Lilac Burlywood Sky Blue Greige 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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4ECE8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D2B383 — 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 #D29883 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D29883;
  --color-base-rgb: 210 152 131;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.0% 0.076 40.8);
  --color-50: #FBF6F3;
  --color-100: #F5E6E0;
  --color-200: #E9CDC3;
  --color-300: #D6A999;
  --color-400: #C08772;
  --color-500: #A46751;
  --color-600: #7E5344;
  --color-700: #5A3F34;
  --color-800: #3C2B25;
  --color-900: #251C18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FBF6F3',
    100: '#F5E6E0',
    200: '#E9CDC3',
    300: '#D6A999',
    400: '#C08772',
    500: '#A46751',
    600: '#7E5344',
    700: '#5A3F34',
    800: '#3C2B25',
    900: '#251C18',
  },
}

$base: #D29883;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF6F3;
$base-100: #F5E6E0;
$base-200: #E9CDC3;
$base-300: #D6A999;
$base-400: #C08772;
$base-500: #A46751;
$base-600: #7E5344;
$base-700: #5A3F34;
$base-800: #3C2B25;
$base-900: #251C18;
$base-hover: #C06F51;
$base-subtle: #EFE2DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D29883",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E6E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9CDC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6A999",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C08772",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A46751",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E5344",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3F34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2B25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251C18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}