What color is #DC856A?

#DC856A is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(220, 133, 106), and in HSL hsl(14, 62%, 64%).

Is #DC856A accessible as text?

On white, #DC856A has a contrast ratio of 2.76:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #DC856A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DC856A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #DC856A?

#DC856A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6AC2DC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DC856A below.

Is #DC856A good for buttons?

#DC856A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DC856A — white text only reaches 2.76:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DC856A the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DC856A is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#DC856A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DC856A

Not just a swatch — here's how #DC856A works with other colors. Named schemes with #DC856A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DC856A Secondary #B66423 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Terracotta 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 #DC856A Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Terracotta 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 #DC856A Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Terracotta 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 #DC856A Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Terracotta 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 #DC856A Secondary #E4C3B9 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Terracotta 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 Terracotta carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DC856A 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

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 66/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DC856A

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People also use #DC856A with

Puce Saffron Lagoon Blue Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E8E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DCAB6A — 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 #DC856A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DC856A;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 133 106;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.3% 0.114 38.0);
  --color-50: #FDF5F2;
  --color-100: #F8E3DD;
  --color-200: #EFC9BD;
  --color-300: #E0A290;
  --color-400: #CC7E66;
  --color-500: #B15D44;
  --color-600: #874C3A;
  --color-700: #603A2E;
  --color-800: #3F2922;
  --color-900: #271A16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  terracotta: {
    50: '#FDF5F2',
    100: '#F8E3DD',
    200: '#EFC9BD',
    300: '#E0A290',
    400: '#CC7E66',
    500: '#B15D44',
    600: '#874C3A',
    700: '#603A2E',
    800: '#3F2922',
    900: '#271A16',
  },
}

$base: #DC856A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF5F2;
$base-100: #F8E3DD;
$base-200: #EFC9BD;
$base-300: #E0A290;
$base-400: #CC7E66;
$base-500: #B15D44;
$base-600: #874C3A;
$base-700: #603A2E;
$base-800: #3F2922;
$base-900: #271A16;
$base-hover: #D05935;
$base-subtle: #F0DDD6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DC856A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E3DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFC9BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0A290",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC7E66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B15D44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#874C3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#603A2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2922",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271A16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DC856A

Color Lab

Pairs with #DC856A

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