What color is #DFAD90?

#DFAD90 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(223, 173, 144), and in HSL hsl(22, 55%, 72%).

Is #DFAD90 accessible as text?

On white, #DFAD90 has a contrast ratio of 2.00:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFAD90, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFAD90?

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

What colors go well with #DFAD90?

#DFAD90 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #90C2DF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFAD90 below.

Is #DFAD90 good for buttons?

#DFAD90 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFAD90 — white text only reaches 2.00:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFAD90 the same as CSS tan?

No — #DFAD90 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DFAD90 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFAD90

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFAD90 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFAD90 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFAD90 Secondary #B5651F Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #DFAD90 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #DFAD90 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

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 #DFAD90 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #DFAD90 Secondary #F5E2D8 Support #9A9186 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 #DFAD90 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 69/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

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 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 26/100

Low

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

Surface fit 58/100

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 #DFAD90

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DFAD90 with

Light Pink 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 9.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EFEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFC790 — 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 #DFAD90 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFAD90;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 173 144;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.6% 0.071 51.5);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F6E7DF;
  --color-200: #EDD0C0;
  --color-300: #DBAE94;
  --color-400: #C78D6B;
  --color-500: #AB6D4A;
  --color-600: #83583F;
  --color-700: #5E4131;
  --color-800: #3E2D23;
  --color-900: #261D17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F6E7DF',
    200: '#EDD0C0',
    300: '#DBAE94',
    400: '#C78D6B',
    500: '#AB6D4A',
    600: '#83583F',
    700: '#5E4131',
    800: '#3E2D23',
    900: '#261D17',
  },
}

$base: #DFAD90;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F6E7DF;
$base-200: #EDD0C0;
$base-300: #DBAE94;
$base-400: #C78D6B;
$base-500: #AB6D4A;
$base-600: #83583F;
$base-700: #5E4131;
$base-800: #3E2D23;
$base-900: #261D17;
$base-hover: #CE8357;
$base-subtle: #F3E7E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFAD90",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E7DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD0C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBAE94",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C78D6B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AB6D4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83583F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4131",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2D23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261D17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}