What color is #DBA285?

#DBA285 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 162, 133), and in HSL hsl(20, 54%, 69%).

Is #DBA285 accessible as text?

On white, #DBA285 has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBA285, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBA285?

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

What colors go well with #DBA285?

#DBA285 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #85BEDB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBA285 below.

Is #DBA285 good for buttons?

#DBA285 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBA285 — white text only reaches 2.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBA285 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DBA285 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#DBA285 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBA285

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBA285 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBA285 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBA285 Secondary #B66420 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 #DBA285 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #DBA285 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 #DBA285 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 #DBA285 Secondary #EED9CE 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 #DBA285 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

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 65/100

High

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 53/100

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 #DBA285

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DBA285 with

Carnation Flax Sky Blue 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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EDE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBBE85 — 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 #DBA285 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DBA285;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 162 133;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.9% 0.079 48.1);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F6E7DF;
  --color-200: #ECCFC0;
  --color-300: #DAAC95;
  --color-400: #C68A6C;
  --color-500: #AA6B4B;
  --color-600: #83563F;
  --color-700: #5D4032;
  --color-800: #3D2C23;
  --color-900: #261C17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F6E7DF',
    200: '#ECCFC0',
    300: '#DAAC95',
    400: '#C68A6C',
    500: '#AA6B4B',
    600: '#83563F',
    700: '#5D4032',
    800: '#3D2C23',
    900: '#261C17',
  },
}

$base: #DBA285;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F6E7DF;
$base-200: #ECCFC0;
$base-300: #DAAC95;
$base-400: #C68A6C;
$base-500: #AA6B4B;
$base-600: #83563F;
$base-700: #5D4032;
$base-800: #3D2C23;
$base-900: #261C17;
$base-hover: #CA784F;
$base-subtle: #F1E4DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBA285",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E7DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECCFC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAAC95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C68A6C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA6B4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83563F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D4032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2C23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261C17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}