What color is #D99F8C?

#D99F8C is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(217, 159, 140), and in HSL hsl(15, 50%, 70%).

Is #D99F8C accessible as text?

On white, #D99F8C 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 #D99F8C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D99F8C?

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

What colors go well with #D99F8C?

#D99F8C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8CC6D9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D99F8C below.

Is #D99F8C good for buttons?

#D99F8C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D99F8C — white text only reaches 2.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D99F8C the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #D99F8C is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#D99F8C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D99F8C

Not just a swatch — here's how #D99F8C works with other colors. Named schemes with #D99F8C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D99F8C 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 #D99F8C 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 #D99F8C Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D 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 #D99F8C 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 #D99F8C Secondary #ECD6CF 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 #D99F8C 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 66/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 54/100

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 #D99F8C

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People also use #D99F8C with

Carnation 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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EDEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D9B98C — 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 #D99F8C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D99F8C;
  --color-base-rgb: 217 159 140;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.3% 0.075 38.9);
  --color-50: #FCF5F3;
  --color-100: #F5E5E0;
  --color-200: #EBCCC2;
  --color-300: #D8A797;
  --color-400: #C28470;
  --color-500: #A6644E;
  --color-600: #805142;
  --color-700: #5C3D33;
  --color-800: #3C2A24;
  --color-900: #251B18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF5F3',
    100: '#F5E5E0',
    200: '#EBCCC2',
    300: '#D8A797',
    400: '#C28470',
    500: '#A6644E',
    600: '#805142',
    700: '#5C3D33',
    800: '#3C2A24',
    900: '#251B18',
  },
}

$base: #D99F8C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF5F3;
$base-100: #F5E5E0;
$base-200: #EBCCC2;
$base-300: #D8A797;
$base-400: #C28470;
$base-500: #A6644E;
$base-600: #805142;
$base-700: #5C3D33;
$base-800: #3C2A24;
$base-900: #251B18;
$base-hover: #C77357;
$base-subtle: #F1E4DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D99F8C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBCCC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8A797",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C28470",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6644E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#805142",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3D33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2A24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251B18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}