What color is #DDA197?

#DDA197 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(221, 161, 151), and in HSL hsl(9, 51%, 73%).

Is #DDA197 accessible as text?

On white, #DDA197 has a contrast ratio of 2.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.62:1 (passes). For text placed on #DDA197, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DDA197?

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

What colors go well with #DDA197?

#DDA197 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #97D3DD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DDA197 below.

Is #DDA197 good for buttons?

#DDA197 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DDA197 — white text only reaches 2.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DDA197 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DDA197 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.

#DDA197 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DDA197

Not just a swatch — here's how #DDA197 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DDA197 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DDA197 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 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 #DDA197 Surface #F0E9DC 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 #DDA197 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #DDA197 Accent #ADC3B3 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 #DDA197 Secondary #F0D9D5 Support #9B9186 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 #DDA197 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 83/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DDA197

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For fashion

People also use #DDA197 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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EEEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DDB997 — 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 #DDA197 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DDA197;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 161 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.3% 0.073 29.5);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F6E3E0;
  --color-200: #EBC8C1;
  --color-300: #D9A197;
  --color-400: #C37B6F;
  --color-500: #A75B4E;
  --color-600: #814B41;
  --color-700: #5C3933;
  --color-800: #3D2824;
  --color-900: #261A18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F6E3E0',
    200: '#EBC8C1',
    300: '#D9A197',
    400: '#C37B6F',
    500: '#A75B4E',
    600: '#814B41',
    700: '#5C3933',
    800: '#3D2824',
    900: '#261A18',
  },
}

$base: #DDA197;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F6E3E0;
$base-200: #EBC8C1;
$base-300: #D9A197;
$base-400: #C37B6F;
$base-500: #A75B4E;
$base-600: #814B41;
$base-700: #5C3933;
$base-800: #3D2824;
$base-900: #261A18;
$base-hover: #CB6F5F;
$base-subtle: #F2E5E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DDA197",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E3E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC8C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9A197",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C37B6F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A75B4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814B41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3933",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2824",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261A18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}