What color is #D79EA0?

#D79EA0 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(215, 158, 160), and in HSL hsl(358, 42%, 73%).

Is #D79EA0 accessible as text?

On white, #D79EA0 has a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.29:1 (passes). For text placed on #D79EA0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D79EA0?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #D79EA0?

#D79EA0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9DD7D5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D79EA0 below.

Is #D79EA0 good for buttons?

#D79EA0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D79EA0 — white text only reaches 2.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D79EA0 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #D79EA0 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.

#D79EA0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D79EA0

Not just a swatch — here's how #D79EA0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D79EA0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D79EA0 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD 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 #D79EA0 Surface #F0E8DC 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 #D79EA0 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

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 #D79EA0 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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 #D79EA0 Secondary #EBD6D6 Support #9B9087 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 #D79EA0 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 67/100

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 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 54/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 34/100

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 #D79EA0 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 #F5EDED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D7AF9D — 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 #D79EA0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D79EA0;
  --color-base-rgb: 215 158 160;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.4% 0.068 16.5);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E2E2;
  --color-200: #E7C5C6;
  --color-300: #D39C9E;
  --color-400: #BC7679;
  --color-500: #9F5558;
  --color-600: #7B4749;
  --color-700: #583638;
  --color-800: #3B2627;
  --color-900: #241919;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E2E2',
    200: '#E7C5C6',
    300: '#D39C9E',
    400: '#BC7679',
    500: '#9F5558',
    600: '#7B4749',
    700: '#583638',
    800: '#3B2627',
    900: '#241919',
  },
}

$base: #D79EA0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E2E2;
$base-200: #E7C5C6;
$base-300: #D39C9E;
$base-400: #BC7679;
$base-500: #9F5558;
$base-600: #7B4749;
$base-700: #583638;
$base-800: #3B2627;
$base-900: #241919;
$base-hover: #C1686B;
$base-subtle: #F1E4E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D79EA0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E2E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7C5C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D39C9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BC7679",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9F5558",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B4749",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#583638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2627",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241919",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D79EA0

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