What color is #DA9976?

#DA9976 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(218, 153, 118), and in HSL hsl(21, 57%, 66%).

Is #DA9976 accessible as text?

On white, #DA9976 has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #DA9976, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DA9976?

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

What colors go well with #DA9976?

#DA9976 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #77B7DA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DA9976 below.

Is #DA9976 good for buttons?

#DA9976 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DA9976 — white text only reaches 2.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DA9976 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DA9976 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#DA9976 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DA9976

Not just a swatch — here's how #DA9976 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DA9976 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DA9976 Secondary #B6641F Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Buff 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 #DA9976 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Buff 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 #DA9976 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96986E Anchor #3E2C20

Buff 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 #DA9976 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Buff 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 #DA9976 Secondary #EAD1C5 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Buff 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 Buff carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DA9976 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very 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 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

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 #DA9976

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DA9976 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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5ECE7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DABA77 — 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 #DA9976 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DA9976;
  --color-base-rgb: 218 153 118;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.8% 0.092 49.1);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F7E7DE;
  --color-200: #EDCFBF;
  --color-300: #DCAD93;
  --color-400: #C88B6A;
  --color-500: #AD6B48;
  --color-600: #84563D;
  --color-700: #5E4030;
  --color-800: #3E2C23;
  --color-900: #261C17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F7E7DE',
    200: '#EDCFBF',
    300: '#DCAD93',
    400: '#C88B6A',
    500: '#AD6B48',
    600: '#84563D',
    700: '#5E4030',
    800: '#3E2C23',
    900: '#261C17',
  },
}

$base: #DA9976;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F7E7DE;
$base-200: #EDCFBF;
$base-300: #DCAD93;
$base-400: #C88B6A;
$base-500: #AD6B48;
$base-600: #84563D;
$base-700: #5E4030;
$base-800: #3E2C23;
$base-900: #261C17;
$base-hover: #CB7242;
$base-subtle: #F0E2DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DA9976",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E7DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDCFBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCAD93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C88B6A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD6B48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84563D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4030",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2C23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261C17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}