What color is #DCA3A2?

#DCA3A2 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(220, 163, 162), and in HSL hsl(1, 45%, 75%).

Is #DCA3A2 accessible as text?

On white, #DCA3A2 has a contrast ratio of 2.14:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #DCA3A2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DCA3A2?

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

What colors go well with #DCA3A2?

#DCA3A2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A3DBDC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DCA3A2 below.

Is #DCA3A2 good for buttons?

#DCA3A2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DCA3A2 — white text only reaches 2.14:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DCA3A2 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DCA3A2 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.

#DCA3A2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DCA3A2

Not just a swatch — here's how #DCA3A2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DCA3A2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DCA3A2 Secondary #B86328 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dusty Rose 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 #DCA3A2 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose 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 #DCA3A2 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Dusty Rose 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 #DCA3A2 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Dusty Rose 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 #DCA3A2 Secondary #F0DBDA Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DCA3A2 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 61/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 57/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DCA3A2

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People also use #DCA3A2 with

Thistle Desert Sand 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 8.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EEEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DCB7A3 — 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 #DCA3A2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DCA3A2;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 163 162;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.9% 0.068 19.9);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E1E1;
  --color-200: #E8C5C4;
  --color-300: #D59C9B;
  --color-400: #BE7574;
  --color-500: #A25453;
  --color-600: #7D4645;
  --color-700: #5A3635;
  --color-800: #3B2626;
  --color-900: #251919;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E1E1',
    200: '#E8C5C4',
    300: '#D59C9B',
    400: '#BE7574',
    500: '#A25453',
    600: '#7D4645',
    700: '#5A3635',
    800: '#3B2626',
    900: '#251919',
  },
}

$base: #DCA3A2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E1E1;
$base-200: #E8C5C4;
$base-300: #D59C9B;
$base-400: #BE7574;
$base-500: #A25453;
$base-600: #7D4645;
$base-700: #5A3635;
$base-800: #3B2626;
$base-900: #251919;
$base-hover: #C76D6B;
$base-subtle: #F2E6E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DCA3A2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C5C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59C9B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE7574",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A25453",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D4645",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3635",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2626",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251919",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}