What color is #DC9996?

#DC9996 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(220, 153, 150), and in HSL hsl(3, 50%, 73%).

Is #DC9996 accessible as text?

On white, #DC9996 has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.04:1 (passes). For text placed on #DC9996, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DC9996?

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

What colors go well with #DC9996?

#DC9996 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #98D9DD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DC9996 below.

Is #DC9996 good for buttons?

#DC9996 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DC9996 — white text only reaches 2.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DC9996 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DC9996 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) 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.

#DC9996 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DC9996

Not just a swatch — here's how #DC9996 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DC9996 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DC9996 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #DC9996 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 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 #DC9996 Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #DC9996 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

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 #DC9996 Secondary #ECD3D1 Support #9B9087 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 #DC9996 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 74/100

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 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DC9996 with

Thistle Burlywood 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EDEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DDB298 — 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 #DC9996 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DC9996;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 153 150;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.7% 0.081 22.0);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F5E1E0;
  --color-200: #EBC4C2;
  --color-300: #D89B97;
  --color-400: #C27470;
  --color-500: #A6534E;
  --color-600: #804542;
  --color-700: #5C3533;
  --color-800: #3C2624;
  --color-900: #251918;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F5E1E0',
    200: '#EBC4C2',
    300: '#D89B97',
    400: '#C27470',
    500: '#A6534E',
    600: '#804542',
    700: '#5C3533',
    800: '#3C2624',
    900: '#251918',
  },
}

$base: #DC9996;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F5E1E0;
$base-200: #EBC4C2;
$base-300: #D89B97;
$base-400: #C27470;
$base-500: #A6534E;
$base-600: #804542;
$base-700: #5C3533;
$base-800: #3C2624;
$base-900: #251918;
$base-hover: #CA6560;
$base-subtle: #F2E3E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DC9996",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC4C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D89B97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C27470",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6534E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#804542",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3533",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2624",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251918",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DC9996

Color Lab

Pairs with #DC9996

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