What color is #DB9569?

#DB9569 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 149, 105), and in HSL hsl(23, 61%, 64%).

Is #DB9569 accessible as text?

On white, #DB9569 has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.51:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB9569, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB9569?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #DB9569?

#DB9569 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6BB0DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB9569 below.

Is #DB9569 good for buttons?

#DB9569 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB9569 — white text only reaches 2.47:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB9569 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DB9569 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB9569 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB9569

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB9569 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB9569 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB9569 Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DB9569 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #DB9569 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Buff 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 #DB9569 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DB9569 Secondary #E8CEBF Support #9A9186 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 #DB9569 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

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 67/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 47/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB9569

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People also use #DB9569 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 #F5EBE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBBB6B — 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 #DB9569 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB9569;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 149 105;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.0% 0.103 52.6);
  --color-50: #FCF6F2;
  --color-100: #F8E8DD;
  --color-200: #EFD0BD;
  --color-300: #DFAE90;
  --color-400: #CB8D67;
  --color-500: #B06E45;
  --color-600: #87583B;
  --color-700: #60422F;
  --color-800: #3F2D22;
  --color-900: #271D16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF6F2',
    100: '#F8E8DD',
    200: '#EFD0BD',
    300: '#DFAE90',
    400: '#CB8D67',
    500: '#B06E45',
    600: '#87583B',
    700: '#60422F',
    800: '#3F2D22',
    900: '#271D16',
  },
}

$base: #DB9569;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F2;
$base-100: #F8E8DD;
$base-200: #EFD0BD;
$base-300: #DFAE90;
$base-400: #CB8D67;
$base-500: #B06E45;
$base-600: #87583B;
$base-700: #60422F;
$base-800: #3F2D22;
$base-900: #271D16;
$base-hover: #CE7137;
$base-subtle: #F0E0D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB9569",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD0BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFAE90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB8D67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B06E45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87583B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60422F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2D22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271D16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB9569

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB9569

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