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#DA8880 color code is #DA8880. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #da8880.

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#DA8880 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DA8880 is 0.3407. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.69:1 against white and 7.81:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DA8880 on white2.69:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DA8880 on black7.81:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DA88802.69:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DA88807.81:1AAA

#DA8880 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DA8880?+
The hex code for #DA8880 is #DA8880. In RGB it's rgb(218, 136, 128), and in HSL it's hsl(5, 55%, 68%).
What is the RGB value of #DA8880?+
#DA8880 in RGB is (218, 136, 128). Written in CSS: rgb(218, 136, 128).
What is the CMYK value of #DA8880?+
#DA8880 converts to CMYK(0%, 38%, 41%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DA8880.
Is #da8880 a warm or cool color?+
#DA8880 (#DA8880) is a warm red — its hue sits at 5° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #da8880 belong to?+
#DA8880 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 5°, 55%, 68% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #da8880 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DA8880 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.69:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #da8880?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DA8880 (#DA8880) is 3009 C Soft Vermillion, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DA8880 in design

Practical guidance for using #da8880 (#DA8880) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DA8880 (#DA8880) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DA8880 (#DA8880) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#DA8880 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #da8880 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#DA8880 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.