What color is #DEB887?

Burlywood (#DEB887) is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(222, 184, 135), and in HSL hsl(34, 57%, 70%).

Is #DEB887 accessible as text?

On white, #DEB887 has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEB887, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEB887?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #DEB887?

#DEB887 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #87ADDE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEB887 below.

Is Burlywood good for buttons?

Burlywood works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEB887 — white text only reaches 1.86:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is Burlywood the same as CSS burlywood?

Yes — #DEB887 is the CSS named color burlywood.

Burlywood (#DEB887) Color Palette, HEX, RGB & Design Ideas

Palettes built on Burlywood

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DEB887 Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Burlywood 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 #DEB887 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Burlywood 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 #DEB887 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Burlywood 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 #DEB887 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Burlywood 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 #DEB887 Secondary #F8EAD9 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Burlywood 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 Burlywood carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How Burlywood 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 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 23/100

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 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with Burlywood

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use Burlywood with

Dusty Rose Flax Iceberg 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 10.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F1E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DED587 — 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 Burlywood at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DEB887;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 184 135;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.5% 0.078 73.4);
  --color-50: #FCF8F3;
  --color-100: #F7ECDE;
  --color-200: #EDD9BF;
  --color-300: #DCBD93;
  --color-400: #C89F6A;
  --color-500: #AD8148;
  --color-600: #84663D;
  --color-700: #5E4A30;
  --color-800: #3E3223;
  --color-900: #262017;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FCF8F3',
    100: '#F7ECDE',
    200: '#EDD9BF',
    300: '#DCBD93',
    400: '#C89F6A',
    500: '#AD8148',
    600: '#84663D',
    700: '#5E4A30',
    800: '#3E3223',
    900: '#262017',
  },
}

$base: #DEB887;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F3;
$base-100: #F7ECDE;
$base-200: #EDD9BF;
$base-300: #DCBD93;
$base-400: #C89F6A;
$base-500: #AD8148;
$base-600: #84663D;
$base-700: #5E4A30;
$base-800: #3E3223;
$base-900: #262017;
$base-hover: #CF974F;
$base-subtle: #F2E9DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEB887",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7ECDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD9BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCBD93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C89F6A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD8148",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84663D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4A30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3223",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262017",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}