What color is #DF8F89?

#DF8F89 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(223, 143, 137), and in HSL hsl(4, 57%, 71%).

Is #DF8F89 accessible as text?

On white, #DF8F89 has a contrast ratio of 2.49:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.43:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF8F89, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF8F89?

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

What colors go well with #DF8F89?

#DF8F89 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8BDADF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF8F89 below.

Is #DF8F89 good for buttons?

#DF8F89 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF8F89 — white text only reaches 2.49:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF8F89 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DF8F89 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.

#DF8F89 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF8F89

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF8F89 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF8F89 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF8F89 Secondary #B76326 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DF8F89 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 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 #DF8F89 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DF8F89 Surface #F0E9DC 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DF8F89 Secondary #EACCC9 Support #9B9186 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 #DF8F89 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

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 68/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 47/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DF8F89

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People also use #DF8F89 with

Carnation 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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EBEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFAD8B — 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 #DF8F89 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DF8F89;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 143 137;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.0% 0.098 24.4);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F7E0DE;
  --color-200: #EDC2BF;
  --color-300: #DC9893;
  --color-400: #C8706A;
  --color-500: #AD4F48;
  --color-600: #84423D;
  --color-700: #5E3330;
  --color-800: #3E2523;
  --color-900: #261817;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F7E0DE',
    200: '#EDC2BF',
    300: '#DC9893',
    400: '#C8706A',
    500: '#AD4F48',
    600: '#84423D',
    700: '#5E3330',
    800: '#3E2523',
    900: '#261817',
  },
}

$base: #DF8F89;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F7E0DE;
$base-200: #EDC2BF;
$base-300: #DC9893;
$base-400: #C8706A;
$base-500: #AD4F48;
$base-600: #84423D;
$base-700: #5E3330;
$base-800: #3E2523;
$base-900: #261817;
$base-hover: #D05A52;
$base-subtle: #F2E0DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF8F89",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E0DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDC2BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DC9893",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8706A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD4F48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84423D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3330",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2523",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261817",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}