What color is #D69A75?

#D69A75 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(214, 154, 117), and in HSL hsl(23, 54%, 65%).

Is #D69A75 accessible as text?

On white, #D69A75 has a contrast ratio of 2.40:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.74:1 (passes). For text placed on #D69A75, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D69A75?

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

What colors go well with #D69A75?

#D69A75 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #76B1D6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D69A75 below.

Is #D69A75 good for buttons?

#D69A75 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D69A75 — white text only reaches 2.40:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D69A75 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #D69A75 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#D69A75 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D69A75

Not just a swatch — here's how #D69A75 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D69A75 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D69A75 Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Buff 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 #D69A75 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Buff 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 #D69A75 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Buff 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 #D69A75 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Buff 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 #D69A75 Secondary #E7D1C4 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Buff 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 Buff carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D69A75 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

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

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 72/100

High

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D69A75

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #D69A75 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 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4ECE6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D6BB76 — 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 #D69A75 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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NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D69A75;
  --color-base-rgb: 214 154 117;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.5% 0.088 52.6);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F6E8DF;
  --color-200: #ECD1C0;
  --color-300: #DAAF95;
  --color-400: #C68F6C;
  --color-500: #AA6F4B;
  --color-600: #83593F;
  --color-700: #5D4232;
  --color-800: #3D2D23;
  --color-900: #261D17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F6E8DF',
    200: '#ECD1C0',
    300: '#DAAF95',
    400: '#C68F6C',
    500: '#AA6F4B',
    600: '#83593F',
    700: '#5D4232',
    800: '#3D2D23',
    900: '#261D17',
  },
}

$base: #D69A75;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F6E8DF;
$base-200: #ECD1C0;
$base-300: #DAAF95;
$base-400: #C68F6C;
$base-500: #AA6F4B;
$base-600: #83593F;
$base-700: #5D4232;
$base-800: #3D2D23;
$base-900: #261D17;
$base-hover: #C77543;
$base-subtle: #EFE2D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D69A75",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E8DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECD1C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAAF95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C68F6C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA6F4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83593F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D4232",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2D23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261D17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}