What color is #DF9B90?

#DF9B90 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(223, 155, 144), and in HSL hsl(8, 55%, 72%).

Is #DF9B90 accessible as text?

On white, #DF9B90 has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.23:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF9B90, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF9B90?

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

What colors go well with #DF9B90?

#DF9B90 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #90D4DF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF9B90 below.

Is #DF9B90 good for buttons?

#DF9B90 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF9B90 — white text only reaches 2.28:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF9B90 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DF9B90 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.

#DF9B90 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF9B90

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF9B90 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF9B90 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF9B90 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 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 #DF9B90 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DF9B90 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 #DF9B90 Accent #ADC3B3 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 #DF9B90 Secondary #EFD5D1 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 #DF9B90 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 73/100

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 24/100

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 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 37/100

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.

Pairs with #DF9B90

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DF9B90 with

Thistle Burlywood Sky 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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EDEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFB590 — 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 #DF9B90 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DF9B90;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 155 144;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.3% 0.084 29.4);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F6E2DF;
  --color-200: #EDC6C0;
  --color-300: #DB9E94;
  --color-400: #C7786B;
  --color-500: #AB574A;
  --color-600: #83483F;
  --color-700: #5E3731;
  --color-800: #3E2723;
  --color-900: #261917;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F6E2DF',
    200: '#EDC6C0',
    300: '#DB9E94',
    400: '#C7786B',
    500: '#AB574A',
    600: '#83483F',
    700: '#5E3731',
    800: '#3E2723',
    900: '#261917',
  },
}

$base: #DF9B90;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F6E2DF;
$base-200: #EDC6C0;
$base-300: #DB9E94;
$base-400: #C7786B;
$base-500: #AB574A;
$base-600: #83483F;
$base-700: #5E3731;
$base-800: #3E2723;
$base-900: #261917;
$base-hover: #CE6757;
$base-subtle: #F3E3E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF9B90",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E2DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDC6C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DB9E94",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7786B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AB574A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83483F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3731",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2723",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261917",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}