What color is #DB9873?

#DB9873 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 152, 115), and in HSL hsl(21, 59%, 65%).

Is #DB9873 accessible as text?

On white, #DB9873 has a contrast ratio of 2.40:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB9873, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB9873?

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

What colors go well with #DB9873?

#DB9873 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #71B6DA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB9873 below.

Is #DB9873 good for buttons?

#DB9873 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB9873 — white text only reaches 2.40:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB9873 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DB9873 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB9873 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB9873

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB9873 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB9873 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB9873 Secondary #B6651F 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DB9873 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 #DB9873 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DB9873 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 #DB9873 Secondary #EAD1C3 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 #DB9873 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

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 69/100

High

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB9873

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DB9873 with

Salmon Pink Flax Iceberg Greige Taupe

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 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EBE6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DAB971 — 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 #DB9873 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DB9873;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 152 115;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.7% 0.095 49.7);
  --color-50: #FCF6F2;
  --color-100: #F7E7DE;
  --color-200: #EECFBE;
  --color-300: #DEAC92;
  --color-400: #CA8A68;
  --color-500: #AE6B46;
  --color-600: #86563C;
  --color-700: #5F4030;
  --color-800: #3F2C22;
  --color-900: #271C17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF6F2',
    100: '#F7E7DE',
    200: '#EECFBE',
    300: '#DEAC92',
    400: '#CA8A68',
    500: '#AE6B46',
    600: '#86563C',
    700: '#5F4030',
    800: '#3F2C22',
    900: '#271C17',
  },
}

$base: #DB9873;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F2;
$base-100: #F7E7DE;
$base-200: #EECFBE;
$base-300: #DEAC92;
$base-400: #CA8A68;
$base-500: #AE6B46;
$base-600: #86563C;
$base-700: #5F4030;
$base-800: #3F2C22;
$base-900: #271C17;
$base-hover: #CD6F3C;
$base-subtle: #F0E1D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB9873",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E7DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EECFBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEAC92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CA8A68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AE6B46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86563C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F4030",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2C22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271C17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}