What color is #DF9FA8?

#DF9FA8 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(223, 159, 168), and in HSL hsl(352, 50%, 75%).

Is #DF9FA8 accessible as text?

On white, #DF9FA8 has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF9FA8, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF9FA8?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #DF9FA8?

#DF9FA8 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FDFD7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF9FA8 below.

Is #DF9FA8 good for buttons?

#DF9FA8 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF9FA8 — white text only reaches 2.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF9FA8 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DF9FA8 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.

#DF9FA8 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF9FA8

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF9FA8 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF9FA8 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DF9FA8 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF9FA8 Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF9FA8 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989563 Secondary #3C3833

Dusty Rose anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DF9FA8 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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 #DF9FA8 Secondary #F1D9DC Support #9B9087 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 #DF9FA8 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 45/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 54/100

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 #DF9FA8

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People also use #DF9FA8 with

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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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7EEEF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFAC9F — 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 #DF9FA8 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DF9FA8;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 159 168;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.6% 0.077 9.7);
  --color-50: #FCF3F4;
  --color-100: #F5E0E3;
  --color-200: #EBC2C7;
  --color-300: #D897A0;
  --color-400: #C2707B;
  --color-500: #A64E5A;
  --color-600: #80424A;
  --color-700: #5C3339;
  --color-800: #3C2428;
  --color-900: #25181A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FCF3F4',
    100: '#F5E0E3',
    200: '#EBC2C7',
    300: '#D897A0',
    400: '#C2707B',
    500: '#A64E5A',
    600: '#80424A',
    700: '#5C3339',
    800: '#3C2428',
    900: '#25181A',
  },
}

$base: #DF9FA8;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F4;
$base-100: #F5E0E3;
$base-200: #EBC2C7;
$base-300: #D897A0;
$base-400: #C2707B;
$base-500: #A64E5A;
$base-600: #80424A;
$base-700: #5C3339;
$base-800: #3C2428;
$base-900: #25181A;
$base-hover: #CC6674;
$base-subtle: #F3E5E7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF9FA8",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E0E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC2C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D897A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2707B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A64E5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#80424A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3339",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2428",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25181A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}