What color is #DFA69B?

#DFA69B is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(223, 166, 155), and in HSL hsl(10, 52%, 74%).

Is #DFA69B accessible as text?

On white, #DFA69B has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.07:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFA69B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFA69B?

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

What colors go well with #DFA69B?

#DFA69B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9AD4DF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFA69B below.

Is #DFA69B good for buttons?

#DFA69B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFA69B — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFA69B the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DFA69B 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.

#DFA69B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFA69B

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFA69B works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFA69B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFA69B Secondary #B76324 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 #DFA69B 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 #DFA69B 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 #DFA69B Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28314B

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 #DFA69B Secondary #F3DED9 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 #DFA69B 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 29/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 57/100

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 #DFA69B

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People also use #DFA69B with

Thistle Desert Sand Light Blue Gainsboro 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7EEED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFBD9A — 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 #DFA69B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DFA69B;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 166 155;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.6% 0.070 31.1);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F6E3DF;
  --color-200: #EBC8C1;
  --color-300: #D9A196;
  --color-400: #C47C6E;
  --color-500: #A85C4D;
  --color-600: #814B41;
  --color-700: #5C3932;
  --color-800: #3D2824;
  --color-900: #261A18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F6E3DF',
    200: '#EBC8C1',
    300: '#D9A196',
    400: '#C47C6E',
    500: '#A85C4D',
    600: '#814B41',
    700: '#5C3932',
    800: '#3D2824',
    900: '#261A18',
  },
}

$base: #DFA69B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F6E3DF;
$base-200: #EBC8C1;
$base-300: #D9A196;
$base-400: #C47C6E;
$base-500: #A85C4D;
$base-600: #814B41;
$base-700: #5C3932;
$base-800: #3D2824;
$base-900: #261A18;
$base-hover: #CD7361;
$base-subtle: #F3E6E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFA69B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E3DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC8C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9A196",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C47C6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A85C4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814B41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3932",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2824",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261A18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}