What color is #DDA696?

#DDA696 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(221, 166, 150), and in HSL hsl(14, 51%, 73%).

Is #DDA696 accessible as text?

On white, #DDA696 has a contrast ratio of 2.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.97:1 (passes). For text placed on #DDA696, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DDA696?

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

What colors go well with #DDA696?

#DDA696 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #97CDDD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DDA696 below.

Is #DDA696 good for buttons?

#DDA696 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DDA696 — white text only reaches 2.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DDA696 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DDA696 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#DDA696 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DDA696

Not just a swatch — here's how #DDA696 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DDA696 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DDA696 Secondary #B66423 Accent #767743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #DDA696 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F 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 #DDA696 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

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 #DDA696 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #DDA696 Secondary #F2DDD7 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 #DDA696 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 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 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 29/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 57/100

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 #DDA696

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DDA696 with

Thistle Desert Sand Sky Blue Gainsboro Taupe

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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EFEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DDBF97 — 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 #DDA696 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DDA696;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 166 150;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.2% 0.069 36.8);
  --color-50: #FCF5F3;
  --color-100: #F6E5E0;
  --color-200: #EBCBC1;
  --color-300: #D9A697;
  --color-400: #C3826F;
  --color-500: #A7624E;
  --color-600: #815041;
  --color-700: #5C3C33;
  --color-800: #3D2A24;
  --color-900: #261B18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FCF5F3',
    100: '#F6E5E0',
    200: '#EBCBC1',
    300: '#D9A697',
    400: '#C3826F',
    500: '#A7624E',
    600: '#815041',
    700: '#5C3C33',
    800: '#3D2A24',
    900: '#261B18',
  },
}

$base: #DDA696;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF5F3;
$base-100: #F6E5E0;
$base-200: #EBCBC1;
$base-300: #D9A697;
$base-400: #C3826F;
$base-500: #A7624E;
$base-600: #815041;
$base-700: #5C3C33;
$base-800: #3D2A24;
$base-900: #261B18;
$base-hover: #CB785F;
$base-subtle: #F2E6E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DDA696",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBCBC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9A697",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3826F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A7624E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#815041",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2A24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261B18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}