What color is #DA706C?

#DA706C is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(218, 112, 108), and in HSL hsl(2, 60%, 64%).

Is #DA706C accessible as text?

On white, #DA706C has a contrast ratio of 3.22:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #DA706C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DA706C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #DA706C?

#DA706C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6CD7DA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DA706C below.

Is #DA706C good for buttons?

#DA706C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DA706C — white text only reaches 3.22:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DA706C the same as CSS indianred?

No — #DA706C is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DA706C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DA706C

Not just a swatch — here's how #DA706C works with other colors. Named schemes with #DA706C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DA706C Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Terracotta as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DA706C Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Terracotta 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 #DA706C Accent #ADC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Terracotta opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DA706C Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Terracotta 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DA706C Secondary #DDB5B2 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Terracotta 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 Terracotta carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DA706C 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 72/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DA706C with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E5E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DA956C — 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 #DA706C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DA706C;
  --color-base-rgb: 218 112 108;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.7% 0.134 23.5);
  --color-50: #FCF3F2;
  --color-100: #F8DFDE;
  --color-200: #EFBFBE;
  --color-300: #DE9391;
  --color-400: #CB6B67;
  --color-500: #AF4946;
  --color-600: #863E3C;
  --color-700: #60312F;
  --color-800: #3F2322;
  --color-900: #271716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  terracotta: {
    50: '#FCF3F2',
    100: '#F8DFDE',
    200: '#EFBFBE',
    300: '#DE9391',
    400: '#CB6B67',
    500: '#AF4946',
    600: '#863E3C',
    700: '#60312F',
    800: '#3F2322',
    900: '#271716',
  },
}

$base: #DA706C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F2;
$base-100: #F8DFDE;
$base-200: #EFBFBE;
$base-300: #DE9391;
$base-400: #CB6B67;
$base-500: #AF4946;
$base-600: #863E3C;
$base-700: #60312F;
$base-800: #3F2322;
$base-900: #271716;
$base-hover: #CD3D38;
$base-subtle: #F0D8D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DA706C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DFDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBFBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DE9391",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB6B67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF4946",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#863E3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60312F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2322",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DA706C

Color Lab

Pairs with #DA706C

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