What color is #DF9F86?

#DF9F86 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(223, 159, 134), and in HSL hsl(17, 58%, 70%).

Is #DF9F86 accessible as text?

On white, #DF9F86 has a contrast ratio of 2.22:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.44:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF9F86, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF9F86?

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

What colors go well with #DF9F86?

#DF9F86 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #86C6DF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF9F86 below.

Is #DF9F86 good for buttons?

#DF9F86 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF9F86 — white text only reaches 2.22:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF9F86 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DF9F86 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#DF9F86 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF9F86

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF9F86 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF9F86 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF9F86 Secondary #B66421 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #DF9F86 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #DF9F86 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

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 #DF9F86 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #DF9F86 Secondary #EFD8CE 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 #DF9F86 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

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 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

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 #DF9F86

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People also use #DF9F86 with

Carnation 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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EDE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFBD86 — 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 #DF9F86 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DF9F86;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 159 134;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.8% 0.084 42.2);
  --color-50: #FCF5F2;
  --color-100: #F7E5DE;
  --color-200: #EECCBF;
  --color-300: #DDA792;
  --color-400: #C98469;
  --color-500: #AD6447;
  --color-600: #85513D;
  --color-700: #5F3D30;
  --color-800: #3E2A23;
  --color-900: #261B17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF5F2',
    100: '#F7E5DE',
    200: '#EECCBF',
    300: '#DDA792',
    400: '#C98469',
    500: '#AD6447',
    600: '#85513D',
    700: '#5F3D30',
    800: '#3E2A23',
    900: '#261B17',
  },
}

$base: #DF9F86;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF5F2;
$base-100: #F7E5DE;
$base-200: #EECCBF;
$base-300: #DDA792;
$base-400: #C98469;
$base-500: #AD6447;
$base-600: #85513D;
$base-700: #5F3D30;
$base-800: #3E2A23;
$base-900: #261B17;
$base-hover: #D0734E;
$base-subtle: #F2E4DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF9F86",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E5DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EECCBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DDA792",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C98469",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD6447",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#85513D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3D30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2A23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261B17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}