What color is #DF9294?

#DF9294 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(223, 146, 148), and in HSL hsl(358, 55%, 72%).

Is #DF9294 accessible as text?

On white, #DF9294 has a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.68:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF9294, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF9294?

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

What colors go well with #DF9294?

#DF9294 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #90DFDC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF9294 below.

Is #DF9294 good for buttons?

#DF9294 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF9294 — white text only reaches 2.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF9294 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DF9294 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.

#DF9294 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF9294

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF9294 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF9294 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF9294 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 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 #DF9294 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

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 #DF9294 Accent #AEC3B2 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 #DF9294 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DF9294 Secondary #ECCFCF 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 #DF9294 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 71/100

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 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DF9294 with

Carnation Burlywood Powder 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 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EBEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFA890 — 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 #DF9294 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DF9294;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 146 148;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.8% 0.094 17.9);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F6DFE0;
  --color-200: #EDC0C1;
  --color-300: #DB9496;
  --color-400: #C76B6F;
  --color-500: #AB4A4D;
  --color-600: #833F41;
  --color-700: #5E3133;
  --color-800: #3E2324;
  --color-900: #261718;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F6DFE0',
    200: '#EDC0C1',
    300: '#DB9496',
    400: '#C76B6F',
    500: '#AB4A4D',
    600: '#833F41',
    700: '#5E3133',
    800: '#3E2324',
    900: '#261718',
  },
}

$base: #DF9294;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F6DFE0;
$base-200: #EDC0C1;
$base-300: #DB9496;
$base-400: #C76B6F;
$base-500: #AB4A4D;
$base-600: #833F41;
$base-700: #5E3133;
$base-800: #3E2324;
$base-900: #261718;
$base-hover: #CE575B;
$base-subtle: #F3E1E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF9294",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDC0C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DB9496",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C76B6F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AB4A4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#833F41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3133",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2324",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261718",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DF9294

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