What color is #DB9999?

#DB9999 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 153, 153), and in HSL hsl(0, 48%, 73%).

Is #DB9999 accessible as text?

On white, #DB9999 has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.03:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB9999, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB9999?

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

What colors go well with #DB9999?

#DB9999 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #99DBDB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB9999 below.

Is #DB9999 good for buttons?

#DB9999 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB9999 — white text only reaches 2.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB9999 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DB9999 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.

#DB9999 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB9999

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB9999 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB9999 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB9999 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 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 #DB9999 Surface #F0E8DC 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 #DB9999 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

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 #DB9999 Accent #AEC3B2 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 #DB9999 Secondary #ECD3D2 Support #9B9087 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 #DB9999 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 67/100

High

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

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 52/100

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 #DB9999

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People also use #DB9999 with

Thistle Burlywood 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6ECEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBAF99 — 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 #DB9999 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB9999;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 153 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.7% 0.080 19.1);
  --color-50: #FBF3F3;
  --color-100: #F5E0E0;
  --color-200: #EAC3C3;
  --color-300: #D79999;
  --color-400: #C17171;
  --color-500: #A55050;
  --color-600: #7F4343;
  --color-700: #5B3434;
  --color-800: #3C2525;
  --color-900: #251818;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FBF3F3',
    100: '#F5E0E0',
    200: '#EAC3C3',
    300: '#D79999',
    400: '#C17171',
    500: '#A55050',
    600: '#7F4343',
    700: '#5B3434',
    800: '#3C2525',
    900: '#251818',
  },
}

$base: #DB9999;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF3F3;
$base-100: #F5E0E0;
$base-200: #EAC3C3;
$base-300: #D79999;
$base-400: #C17171;
$base-500: #A55050;
$base-600: #7F4343;
$base-700: #5B3434;
$base-800: #3C2525;
$base-900: #251818;
$base-hover: #C86262;
$base-subtle: #F2E3E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB9999",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC3C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D79999",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C17171",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A55050",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4343",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3434",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2525",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251818",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB9999

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB9999

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