What color is #DC9979?

#DC9979 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(220, 153, 121), and in HSL hsl(19, 59%, 67%).

Is #DC9979 accessible as text?

On white, #DC9979 has a contrast ratio of 2.37:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #DC9979, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DC9979?

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

What colors go well with #DC9979?

#DC9979 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #79BDDC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DC9979 below.

Is #DC9979 good for buttons?

#DC9979 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DC9979 — white text only reaches 2.37:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DC9979 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DC9979 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#DC9979 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DC9979

Not just a swatch — here's how #DC9979 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DC9979 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DC9979 Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #DC9979 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #DC9979 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

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 #DC9979 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #DC9979 Secondary #EBD2C6 Support #9B9186 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 #DC9979 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

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

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 70/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DC9979

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DC9979 with

Salmon Pink Flax Maya 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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5ECE7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DCBA79 — 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 #DC9979 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DC9979;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 153 121;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.1% 0.092 46.4);
  --color-50: #FCF6F2;
  --color-100: #F7E6DE;
  --color-200: #EECDBE;
  --color-300: #DEAA92;
  --color-400: #CA8768;
  --color-500: #AE6746;
  --color-600: #86533C;
  --color-700: #5F3F30;
  --color-800: #3F2B22;
  --color-900: #271C17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF6F2',
    100: '#F7E6DE',
    200: '#EECDBE',
    300: '#DEAA92',
    400: '#CA8768',
    500: '#AE6746',
    600: '#86533C',
    700: '#5F3F30',
    800: '#3F2B22',
    900: '#271C17',
  },
}

$base: #DC9979;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F2;
$base-100: #F7E6DE;
$base-200: #EECDBE;
$base-300: #DEAA92;
$base-400: #CA8768;
$base-500: #AE6746;
$base-600: #86533C;
$base-700: #5F3F30;
$base-800: #3F2B22;
$base-900: #271C17;
$base-hover: #CE6F43;
$base-subtle: #F1E2DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DC9979",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E6DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EECDBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEAA92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CA8768",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AE6746",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86533C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2B22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271C17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}