What color is #DA9286?

#DA9286 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(218, 146, 134), and in HSL hsl(9, 53%, 69%).

Is #DA9286 accessible as text?

On white, #DA9286 has a contrast ratio of 2.49:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.44:1 (passes). For text placed on #DA9286, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DA9286?

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

What colors go well with #DA9286?

#DA9286 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #86CDDA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DA9286 below.

Is #DA9286 good for buttons?

#DA9286 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DA9286 — white text only reaches 2.49:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DA9286 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DA9286 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.

#DA9286 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DA9286

Not just a swatch — here's how #DA9286 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DA9286 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DA9286 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #DA9286 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 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 #DA9286 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #DA9286 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

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 #DA9286 Secondary #E8CDC8 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 #DA9286 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 75/100

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 96/100

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 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 45/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

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 #DA9286

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People also use #DA9286 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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EBE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DAAF86 — 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 #DA9286 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DA9286;
  --color-base-rgb: 218 146 134;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.9% 0.090 29.8);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F6E3DF;
  --color-200: #ECC7C1;
  --color-300: #DAA095;
  --color-400: #C57A6D;
  --color-500: #A95A4C;
  --color-600: #824A40;
  --color-700: #5D3832;
  --color-800: #3D2824;
  --color-900: #261A17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F6E3DF',
    200: '#ECC7C1',
    300: '#DAA095',
    400: '#C57A6D',
    500: '#A95A4C',
    600: '#824A40',
    700: '#5D3832',
    800: '#3D2824',
    900: '#261A17',
  },
}

$base: #DA9286;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F6E3DF;
$base-200: #ECC7C1;
$base-300: #DAA095;
$base-400: #C57A6D;
$base-500: #A95A4C;
$base-600: #824A40;
$base-700: #5D3832;
$base-800: #3D2824;
$base-900: #261A17;
$base-hover: #C96250;
$base-subtle: #F1E1DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DA9286",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E3DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC7C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAA095",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C57A6D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A95A4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#824A40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3832",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2824",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261A17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}