What color is #DEA892?

#DEA892 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(222, 168, 146), and in HSL hsl(17, 54%, 72%).

Is #DEA892 accessible as text?

On white, #DEA892 has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEA892, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEA892?

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

What colors go well with #DEA892?

#DEA892 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #91C8DE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEA892 below.

Is #DEA892 good for buttons?

#DEA892 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEA892 — white text only reaches 2.07:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DEA892 the same as CSS tan?

No — #DEA892 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DEA892 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DEA892

Not just a swatch — here's how #DEA892 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DEA892 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DEA892 Secondary #B66421 Accent #767844 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 #DEA892 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #DEA892 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17A56 Accent #96976E 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 #DEA892 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E 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 #DEA892 Secondary #F3DED6 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 #DEA892 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 71/100

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 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

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 #DEA892

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DEA892 with

Light Pink Flax Sky 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 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EEEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DEC191 — 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 #DEA892 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DEA892;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 168 146;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.6% 0.071 43.2);
  --color-50: #FCF5F3;
  --color-100: #F6E6DF;
  --color-200: #ECCDC0;
  --color-300: #DAA895;
  --color-400: #C6866C;
  --color-500: #AA664B;
  --color-600: #83523F;
  --color-700: #5D3E32;
  --color-800: #3D2B23;
  --color-900: #261B17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FCF5F3',
    100: '#F6E6DF',
    200: '#ECCDC0',
    300: '#DAA895',
    400: '#C6866C',
    500: '#AA664B',
    600: '#83523F',
    700: '#5D3E32',
    800: '#3D2B23',
    900: '#261B17',
  },
}

$base: #DEA892;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF5F3;
$base-100: #F6E6DF;
$base-200: #ECCDC0;
$base-300: #DAA895;
$base-400: #C6866C;
$base-500: #AA664B;
$base-600: #83523F;
$base-700: #5D3E32;
$base-800: #3D2B23;
$base-900: #261B17;
$base-hover: #CD7A58;
$base-subtle: #F2E6E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEA892",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECCDC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAA895",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C6866C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA664B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83523F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3E32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2B23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261B17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}