What color is #DC997A?

#DC997A is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(220, 153, 122), and in HSL hsl(19, 58%, 67%).

Is #DC997A accessible as text?

On white, #DC997A has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #DC997A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DC997A?

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

What colors go well with #DC997A?

#DC997A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7ABDDC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DC997A below.

Is #DC997A good for buttons?

#DC997A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DC997A — white text only reaches 2.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DC997A the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DC997A is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#DC997A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DC997A

Not just a swatch — here's how #DC997A works with other colors. Named schemes with #DC997A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DC997A 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 #DC997A 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 #DC997A 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 #DC997A Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE 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 #DC997A Secondary #EBD2C7 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 #DC997A 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 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

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 #DC997A

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DC997A 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 #DCB97A — 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 #DC997A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DC997A;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 153 122;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.1% 0.092 45.7);
  --color-50: #FCF6F2;
  --color-100: #F7E6DE;
  --color-200: #EECEBF;
  --color-300: #DDAA92;
  --color-400: #C98769;
  --color-500: #AD6847;
  --color-600: #85543D;
  --color-700: #5F3F30;
  --color-800: #3E2B23;
  --color-900: #261C17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF6F2',
    100: '#F7E6DE',
    200: '#EECEBF',
    300: '#DDAA92',
    400: '#C98769',
    500: '#AD6847',
    600: '#85543D',
    700: '#5F3F30',
    800: '#3E2B23',
    900: '#261C17',
  },
}

$base: #DC997A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F2;
$base-100: #F7E6DE;
$base-200: #EECEBF;
$base-300: #DDAA92;
$base-400: #C98769;
$base-500: #AD6847;
$base-600: #85543D;
$base-700: #5F3F30;
$base-800: #3E2B23;
$base-900: #261C17;
$base-hover: #CD7044;
$base-subtle: #F1E2DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DC997A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E6DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EECEBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DDAA92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C98769",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD6847",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#85543D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2B23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261C17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}