What color is #DFA196?

#DFA196 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(223, 161, 150), and in HSL hsl(9, 53%, 73%).

Is #DFA196 accessible as text?

On white, #DFA196 has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.68:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFA196, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFA196?

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

What colors go well with #DFA196?

#DFA196 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #96D4DF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFA196 below.

Is #DFA196 good for buttons?

#DFA196 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFA196 — white text only reaches 2.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFA196 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DFA196 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.

#DFA196 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFA196

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFA196 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFA196 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFA196 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DFA196 Surface #F0E9DC 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DFA196 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Dusty Rose 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 #DFA196 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

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 #DFA196 Secondary #F1DAD5 Support #9B9186 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 #DFA196 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 71/100

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 86/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 55/100

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 #DFA196

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People also use #DFA196 with

Thistle Desert Sand 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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EEEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFB996 — 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 #DFA196 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

AVELINE

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DFA196;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 161 150;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.5% 0.076 30.2);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F6E3DF;
  --color-200: #ECC7C1;
  --color-300: #DAA095;
  --color-400: #C57A6D;
  --color-500: #A95A4C;
  --color-600: #824A40;
  --color-700: #5D3832;
  --color-800: #3D2824;
  --color-900: #261A17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F6E3DF',
    200: '#ECC7C1',
    300: '#DAA095',
    400: '#C57A6D',
    500: '#A95A4C',
    600: '#824A40',
    700: '#5D3832',
    800: '#3D2824',
    900: '#261A17',
  },
}

$base: #DFA196;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F6E3DF;
$base-200: #ECC7C1;
$base-300: #DAA095;
$base-400: #C57A6D;
$base-500: #A95A4C;
$base-600: #824A40;
$base-700: #5D3832;
$base-800: #3D2824;
$base-900: #261A17;
$base-hover: #CD6E5D;
$base-subtle: #F3E5E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFA196",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E3DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC7C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAA095",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C57A6D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A95A4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#824A40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3832",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2824",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261A17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}