What color is #DDAB88?

#DDAB88 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(221, 171, 136), and in HSL hsl(25, 56%, 70%).

Is #DDAB88 accessible as text?

On white, #DDAB88 has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #DDAB88, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DDAB88?

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

What colors go well with #DDAB88?

#DDAB88 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #88BADD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DDAB88 below.

Is #DDAB88 good for buttons?

#DDAB88 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DDAB88 — white text only reaches 2.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DDAB88 the same as CSS tan?

No — #DDAB88 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DDAB88 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DDAB88

Not just a swatch — here's how #DDAB88 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DDAB88 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DDAB88 Secondary #B5651D Accent #747844 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 #DDAB88 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #DDAB88 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #DDAB88 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

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 #DDAB88 Secondary #F3E0D4 Support #9A9186 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 #DDAB88 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 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 91/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

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 56/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DDAB88

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DDAB88 with

Dusty Rose Flax Maya Blue Greige 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 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EFEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DDC888 — 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 #DDAB88 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DDAB88;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 171 136;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.9% 0.076 56.3);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F7E9DF;
  --color-200: #EDD2BF;
  --color-300: #DCB293;
  --color-400: #C7916B;
  --color-500: #AC7249;
  --color-600: #845B3E;
  --color-700: #5E4431;
  --color-800: #3E2E23;
  --color-900: #261D17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F7E9DF',
    200: '#EDD2BF',
    300: '#DCB293',
    400: '#C7916B',
    500: '#AC7249',
    600: '#845B3E',
    700: '#5E4431',
    800: '#3E2E23',
    900: '#261D17',
  },
}

$base: #DDAB88;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F7E9DF;
$base-200: #EDD2BF;
$base-300: #DCB293;
$base-400: #C7916B;
$base-500: #AC7249;
$base-600: #845B3E;
$base-700: #5E4431;
$base-800: #3E2E23;
$base-900: #261D17;
$base-hover: #CE8450;
$base-subtle: #F2E6DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DDAB88",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E9DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD2BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCB293",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7916B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC7249",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#845B3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4431",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261D17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}