What color is #D99191?

#D99191 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(217, 145, 145), and in HSL hsl(0, 49%, 71%).

Is #D99191 accessible as text?

On white, #D99191 has a contrast ratio of 2.50:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.41:1 (passes). For text placed on #D99191, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D99191?

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

What colors go well with #D99191?

#D99191 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #91D9D9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D99191 below.

Is #D99191 good for buttons?

#D99191 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D99191 — white text only reaches 2.50:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D99191 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #D99191 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.

#D99191 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D99191

Not just a swatch — here's how #D99191 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D99191 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D99191 Secondary #B86228 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Puce 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 #D99191 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Puce 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 #D99191 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Puce 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 #D99191 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Puce 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 #D99191 Secondary #E8CCCC Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Puce 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 Puce carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D99191 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 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 72/100

High

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

Vintage feel 71/100

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 45/100

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.

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People also use #D99191 with

Thistle Burlywood Light Blue Gainsboro Espresso

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 7.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EBEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D9A991 — 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 #D99191 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D99191;
  --color-base-rgb: 217 145 145;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.9% 0.088 19.4);
  --color-50: #FBF3F3;
  --color-100: #F5E0E0;
  --color-200: #EAC2C2;
  --color-300: #D79898;
  --color-400: #C27070;
  --color-500: #A64F4F;
  --color-600: #7F4242;
  --color-700: #5B3434;
  --color-800: #3C2525;
  --color-900: #251818;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FBF3F3',
    100: '#F5E0E0',
    200: '#EAC2C2',
    300: '#D79898',
    400: '#C27070',
    500: '#A64F4F',
    600: '#7F4242',
    700: '#5B3434',
    800: '#3C2525',
    900: '#251818',
  },
}

$base: #D99191;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F3;
$base-100: #F5E0E0;
$base-200: #EAC2C2;
$base-300: #D79898;
$base-400: #C27070;
$base-500: #A64F4F;
$base-600: #7F4242;
$base-700: #5B3434;
$base-800: #3C2525;
$base-900: #251818;
$base-hover: #C75B5B;
$base-subtle: #F1E1E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D99191",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC2C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D79898",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C27070",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A64F4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4242",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3434",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2525",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251818",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D99191

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Pairs with #D99191

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