What color is #DAA39D?

#DAA39D is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(218, 163, 157), and in HSL hsl(6, 45%, 74%).

Is #DAA39D accessible as text?

On white, #DAA39D has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.71:1 (passes). For text placed on #DAA39D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DAA39D?

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

What colors go well with #DAA39D?

#DAA39D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FD5DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DAA39D below.

Is #DAA39D good for buttons?

#DAA39D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DAA39D — white text only reaches 2.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DAA39D the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DAA39D 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.

#DAA39D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DAA39D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DAA39D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DAA39D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DAA39D Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dusty Rose 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 #DAA39D Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose 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 #DAA39D Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Dusty Rose 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 #DAA39D Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Dusty Rose 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 #DAA39D Secondary #EFDAD8 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DAA39D 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 70/100

High

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DAA39D

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People also use #DAA39D with

Thistle Desert Sand Light 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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EEED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBB99F — 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 #DAA39D 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

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DAA39D;
  --color-base-rgb: 218 163 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.5% 0.066 25.8);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E3E1;
  --color-200: #E8C8C4;
  --color-300: #D5A09B;
  --color-400: #BE7B74;
  --color-500: #A25B53;
  --color-600: #7D4A45;
  --color-700: #5A3935;
  --color-800: #3B2826;
  --color-900: #251A19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E3E1',
    200: '#E8C8C4',
    300: '#D5A09B',
    400: '#BE7B74',
    500: '#A25B53',
    600: '#7D4A45',
    700: '#5A3935',
    800: '#3B2826',
    900: '#251A19',
  },
}

$base: #DAA39D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E3E1;
$base-200: #E8C8C4;
$base-300: #D5A09B;
$base-400: #BE7B74;
$base-500: #A25B53;
$base-600: #7D4A45;
$base-700: #5A3935;
$base-800: #3B2826;
$base-900: #251A19;
$base-hover: #C67268;
$base-subtle: #F2E6E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DAA39D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E3E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C8C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5A09B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE7B74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A25B53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D4A45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3935",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2826",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251A19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}