What color is #DE9995?

#DE9995 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(222, 153, 149), and in HSL hsl(3, 53%, 73%).

Is #DE9995 accessible as text?

On white, #DE9995 has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.10:1 (passes). For text placed on #DE9995, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DE9995?

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

What colors go well with #DE9995?

#DE9995 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #96DBDF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DE9995 below.

Is #DE9995 good for buttons?

#DE9995 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DE9995 — white text only reaches 2.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DE9995 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DE9995 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.

#DE9995 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DE9995

Not just a swatch — here's how #DE9995 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DE9995 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DE9995 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 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 #DE9995 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 #DE9995 Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #DE9995 Accent #ADC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE 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 #DE9995 Secondary #EED4D2 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 #DE9995 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 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 78/100

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 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

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 #DE9995 with

Thistle Burlywood 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EDEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFB296 — 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 #DE9995 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DE9995;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 153 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.9% 0.084 22.9);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F6E0DF;
  --color-200: #ECC3C1;
  --color-300: #DA9995;
  --color-400: #C5726D;
  --color-500: #A9504C;
  --color-600: #824340;
  --color-700: #5D3432;
  --color-800: #3D2524;
  --color-900: #261817;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F6E0DF',
    200: '#ECC3C1',
    300: '#DA9995',
    400: '#C5726D',
    500: '#A9504C',
    600: '#824340',
    700: '#5D3432',
    800: '#3D2524',
    900: '#261817',
  },
}

$base: #DE9995;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F6E0DF;
$base-200: #ECC3C1;
$base-300: #DA9995;
$base-400: #C5726D;
$base-500: #A9504C;
$base-600: #824340;
$base-700: #5D3432;
$base-800: #3D2524;
$base-900: #261817;
$base-hover: #CD625D;
$base-subtle: #F3E3E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DE9995",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E0DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC3C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA9995",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C5726D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A9504C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#824340",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3432",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2524",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261817",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DE9995

Color Lab

Pairs with #DE9995

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