What color is #DD9A69?

#DD9A69 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(221, 154, 105), and in HSL hsl(25, 63%, 64%).

Is #DD9A69 accessible as text?

On white, #DD9A69 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 #DD9A69, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DD9A69?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-400 (#FF8904).

What colors go well with #DD9A69?

#DD9A69 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #69ADDD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DD9A69 below.

Is #DD9A69 good for buttons?

#DD9A69 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DD9A69 — white text only reaches 2.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DD9A69 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DD9A69 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#DD9A69 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DD9A69

Not just a swatch — here's how #DD9A69 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DD9A69 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DD9A69 Secondary #B5651D Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Buff as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DD9A69 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Buff 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 #DD9A69 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Buff opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DD9A69 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Buff 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DD9A69 Secondary #EBD2C1 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Buff 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 Buff carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DD9A69 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 80/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

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 66/100

High

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DD9A69

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People also use #DD9A69 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 #F5EBE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DDC069 — 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 #DD9A69 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DD9A69;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 154 105;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.1% 0.103 56.5);
  --color-50: #FDF6F2;
  --color-100: #F8E8DD;
  --color-200: #F0D2BD;
  --color-300: #E0B18F;
  --color-400: #CD9065;
  --color-500: #B27143;
  --color-600: #885A3A;
  --color-700: #61432E;
  --color-800: #402E21;
  --color-900: #271D16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FDF6F2',
    100: '#F8E8DD',
    200: '#F0D2BD',
    300: '#E0B18F',
    400: '#CD9065',
    500: '#B27143',
    600: '#885A3A',
    700: '#61432E',
    800: '#402E21',
    900: '#271D16',
  },
}

$base: #DD9A69;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF6F2;
$base-100: #F8E8DD;
$base-200: #F0D2BD;
$base-300: #E0B18F;
$base-400: #CD9065;
$base-500: #B27143;
$base-600: #885A3A;
$base-700: #61432E;
$base-800: #402E21;
$base-900: #271D16;
$base-hover: #D17534;
$base-subtle: #F1E1D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DD9A69",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF6F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0D2BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0B18F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD9065",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B27143",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#885A3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61432E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402E21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271D16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}