What color is #DA948B?

#DA948B is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(218, 148, 139), and in HSL hsl(7, 52%, 70%).

Is #DA948B accessible as text?

On white, #DA948B has a contrast ratio of 2.44:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #DA948B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DA948B?

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

What colors go well with #DA948B?

#DA948B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8BD1DA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DA948B below.

Is #DA948B good for buttons?

#DA948B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DA948B — white text only reaches 2.44:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DA948B the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DA948B 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.

#DA948B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DA948B

Not just a swatch — here's how #DA948B works with other colors. Named schemes with #DA948B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DA948B Secondary #B76325 Accent #787743 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 #DA948B 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 #DA948B Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 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 #DA948B 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 #DA948B Secondary #E9CECB 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 #DA948B 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

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

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 70/100

High

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DA948B

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People also use #DA948B with

Carnation Burlywood Sky 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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EBEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DAAF8B — 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 #DA948B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DA948B;
  --color-base-rgb: 218 148 139;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.4% 0.086 27.4);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F6E2DF;
  --color-200: #EBC6C1;
  --color-300: #D99E96;
  --color-400: #C4786E;
  --color-500: #A8574D;
  --color-600: #814841;
  --color-700: #5C3732;
  --color-800: #3D2724;
  --color-900: #261918;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F6E2DF',
    200: '#EBC6C1',
    300: '#D99E96',
    400: '#C4786E',
    500: '#A8574D',
    600: '#814841',
    700: '#5C3732',
    800: '#3D2724',
    900: '#261918',
  },
}

$base: #DA948B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F6E2DF;
$base-200: #EBC6C1;
$base-300: #D99E96;
$base-400: #C4786E;
$base-500: #A8574D;
$base-600: #814841;
$base-700: #5C3732;
$base-800: #3D2724;
$base-900: #261918;
$base-hover: #C96254;
$base-subtle: #F1E1DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DA948B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E2DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC6C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D99E96",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4786E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8574D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814841",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3732",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2724",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261918",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}