What color is #DD9799?

#DD9799 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(221, 151, 153), and in HSL hsl(358, 51%, 73%).

Is #DD9799 accessible as text?

On white, #DD9799 has a contrast ratio of 2.34:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #DD9799, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DD9799?

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

What colors go well with #DD9799?

#DD9799 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #97DDDB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DD9799 below.

Is #DD9799 good for buttons?

#DD9799 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DD9799 — white text only reaches 2.34:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DD9799 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DD9799 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.

#DD9799 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DD9799

Not just a swatch — here's how #DD9799 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DD9799 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DD9799 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 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 #DD9799 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 #DD9799 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

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 #DD9799 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE 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 #DD9799 Secondary #ECD2D2 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 #DD9799 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 66/100

High

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

Vintage feel 67/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

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 #DD9799 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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6ECED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DDAC97 — 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 #DD9799 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DD9799;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 151 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.6% 0.085 17.4);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F6E0E0;
  --color-200: #EBC1C3;
  --color-300: #D99799;
  --color-400: #C36F72;
  --color-500: #A74E50;
  --color-600: #814143;
  --color-700: #5C3334;
  --color-800: #3D2425;
  --color-900: #261818;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F6E0E0',
    200: '#EBC1C3',
    300: '#D99799',
    400: '#C36F72',
    500: '#A74E50',
    600: '#814143',
    700: '#5C3334',
    800: '#3D2425',
    900: '#261818',
  },
}

$base: #DD9799;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F6E0E0;
$base-200: #EBC1C3;
$base-300: #D99799;
$base-400: #C36F72;
$base-500: #A74E50;
$base-600: #814143;
$base-700: #5C3334;
$base-800: #3D2425;
$base-900: #261818;
$base-hover: #CB5F62;
$base-subtle: #F2E2E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DD9799",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E0E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC1C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D99799",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C36F72",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A74E50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814143",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3334",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2425",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261818",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DD9799

Color Lab

Pairs with #DD9799

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