What color is #DBABA2?

#DBABA2 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(219, 171, 162), and in HSL hsl(9, 44%, 75%).

Is #DBABA2 accessible as text?

On white, #DBABA2 has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.36:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBABA2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBABA2?

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

What colors go well with #DBABA2?

#DBABA2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A3D3DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBABA2 below.

Is #DBABA2 good for buttons?

#DBABA2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBABA2 — white text only reaches 2.03:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBABA2 the same as CSS tan?

No — #DBABA2 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) 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.

#DBABA2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBABA2

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBABA2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBABA2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBABA2 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 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 #DBABA2 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 #DBABA2 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 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 #DBABA2 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 #DBABA2 Secondary #F3E1DD 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 #DBABA2 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 71/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 69/100

High

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

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 25/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 62/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DBABA2 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EFEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBBEA3 — 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 #DBABA2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DBABA2;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 171 162;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.3% 0.058 30.6);
  --color-50: #FBF5F4;
  --color-100: #F4E4E1;
  --color-200: #E8CAC4;
  --color-300: #D4A49B;
  --color-400: #BD8075;
  --color-500: #A15F54;
  --color-600: #7C4E46;
  --color-700: #593B36;
  --color-800: #3B2926;
  --color-900: #251A19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FBF5F4',
    100: '#F4E4E1',
    200: '#E8CAC4',
    300: '#D4A49B',
    400: '#BD8075',
    500: '#A15F54',
    600: '#7C4E46',
    700: '#593B36',
    800: '#3B2926',
    900: '#251A19',
  },
}

$base: #DBABA2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF5F4;
$base-100: #F4E4E1;
$base-200: #E8CAC4;
$base-300: #D4A49B;
$base-400: #BD8075;
$base-500: #A15F54;
$base-600: #7C4E46;
$base-700: #593B36;
$base-800: #3B2926;
$base-900: #251A19;
$base-hover: #C67A6C;
$base-subtle: #F2E7E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBABA2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8CAC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4A49B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD8075",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A15F54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C4E46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593B36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2926",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251A19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DBABA2

Color Lab

Pairs with #DBABA2

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