What color is #DD9499?

#DD9499 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(221, 148, 153), and in HSL hsl(356, 52%, 72%).

Is #DD9499 accessible as text?

On white, #DD9499 has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.77:1 (passes). For text placed on #DD9499, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DD9499?

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

What colors go well with #DD9499?

#DD9499 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #92DDD8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DD9499 below.

Is #DD9499 good for buttons?

#DD9499 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DD9499 — white text only reaches 2.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DD9499 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DD9499 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.

#DD9499 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DD9499

Not just a swatch — here's how #DD9499 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DD9499 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DD9499 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Puce 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 #DD9499 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Puce 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 #DD9499 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Puce 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 #DD9499 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Puce 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 #DD9499 Secondary #EBD0D1 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Puce 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 Puce carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DD9499 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 72/100

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 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 62/100

High

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

Vintage feel 69/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

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.

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People also use #DD9499 with

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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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EBEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DDA692 — 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 #DD9499 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DD9499;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 148 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.0% 0.089 14.9);
  --color-50: #FCF3F4;
  --color-100: #F6DFE1;
  --color-200: #EBC1C4;
  --color-300: #D9969B;
  --color-400: #C46E74;
  --color-500: #A84D53;
  --color-600: #814145;
  --color-700: #5C3235;
  --color-800: #3D2426;
  --color-900: #261819;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF3F4',
    100: '#F6DFE1',
    200: '#EBC1C4',
    300: '#D9969B',
    400: '#C46E74',
    500: '#A84D53',
    600: '#814145',
    700: '#5C3235',
    800: '#3D2426',
    900: '#261819',
  },
}

$base: #DD9499;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F4;
$base-100: #F6DFE1;
$base-200: #EBC1C4;
$base-300: #D9969B;
$base-400: #C46E74;
$base-500: #A84D53;
$base-600: #814145;
$base-700: #5C3235;
$base-800: #3D2426;
$base-900: #261819;
$base-hover: #CB5B62;
$base-subtle: #F2E1E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DD9499",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC1C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9969B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C46E74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A84D53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814145",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3235",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2426",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261819",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DD9499

Color Lab

Pairs with #DD9499

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