What color is #DC997E?

#DC997E is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(220, 153, 126), and in HSL hsl(17, 57%, 68%).

Is #DC997E accessible as text?

On white, #DC997E has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #DC997E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DC997E?

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

What colors go well with #DC997E?

#DC997E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7FC2DC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DC997E below.

Is #DC997E good for buttons?

#DC997E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DC997E — white text only reaches 2.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DC997E the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DC997E is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#DC997E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DC997E

Not just a swatch — here's how #DC997E works with other colors. Named schemes with #DC997E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DC997E Secondary #B66421 Accent #767844 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 #DC997E 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 #DC997E Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17A56 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 #DC997E 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 #DC997E Secondary #EBD2C8 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 #DC997E 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 25/100

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 71/100

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 41/100

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 #DC997E

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DC997E with

Salmon Pink 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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5ECE8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DCB87F — 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 #DC997E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DC997E;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 153 126;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.2% 0.089 42.8);
  --color-50: #FCF5F3;
  --color-100: #F7E5DE;
  --color-200: #EDCCBF;
  --color-300: #DCA893;
  --color-400: #C8856A;
  --color-500: #AD6548;
  --color-600: #84523D;
  --color-700: #5E3D30;
  --color-800: #3E2B23;
  --color-900: #261B17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF5F3',
    100: '#F7E5DE',
    200: '#EDCCBF',
    300: '#DCA893',
    400: '#C8856A',
    500: '#AD6548',
    600: '#84523D',
    700: '#5E3D30',
    800: '#3E2B23',
    900: '#261B17',
  },
}

$base: #DC997E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF5F3;
$base-100: #F7E5DE;
$base-200: #EDCCBF;
$base-300: #DCA893;
$base-400: #C8856A;
$base-500: #AD6548;
$base-600: #84523D;
$base-700: #5E3D30;
$base-800: #3E2B23;
$base-900: #261B17;
$base-hover: #CD6E48;
$base-subtle: #F1E2DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DC997E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E5DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDCCBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCA893",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8856A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD6548",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84523D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3D30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2B23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261B17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}