What color is #D07B62?

#D07B62 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(208, 123, 98), and in HSL hsl(14, 54%, 60%).

Is #D07B62 accessible as text?

On white, #D07B62 has a contrast ratio of 3.14:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.69:1 (passes). For text placed on #D07B62, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D07B62?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #D07B62?

#D07B62 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #62B6D0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D07B62 below.

Is #D07B62 good for buttons?

#D07B62 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D07B62 — white text only reaches 3.14:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D07B62 the same as CSS peru?

No — #D07B62 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D07B62 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D07B62

Not just a swatch — here's how #D07B62 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D07B62 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D07B62 Secondary #B66423 Accent #767743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Terracotta as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D07B62 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Terracotta 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 #D07B62 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Terracotta opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D07B62 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F Ink #2B2723

Terracotta 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D07B62 Secondary #D9B8AF Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Terracotta 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 Terracotta carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D07B62 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 71/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D07B62 with

Puce Dark Khaki Picton Blue Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E6E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D0A062 — 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 #D07B62 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D07B62;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 123 98;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.9% 0.113 37.2);
  --color-50: #FCF5F3;
  --color-100: #F6E4DF;
  --color-200: #ECCAC0;
  --color-300: #DAA595;
  --color-400: #C6816C;
  --color-500: #AA614B;
  --color-600: #834F3F;
  --color-700: #5D3C32;
  --color-800: #3D2A23;
  --color-900: #261B17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  terracotta: {
    50: '#FCF5F3',
    100: '#F6E4DF',
    200: '#ECCAC0',
    300: '#DAA595',
    400: '#C6816C',
    500: '#AA614B',
    600: '#834F3F',
    700: '#5D3C32',
    800: '#3D2A23',
    900: '#261B17',
  },
}

$base: #D07B62;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF5F3;
$base-100: #F6E4DF;
$base-200: #ECCAC0;
$base-300: #DAA595;
$base-400: #C6816C;
$base-500: #AA614B;
$base-600: #834F3F;
$base-700: #5D3C32;
$base-800: #3D2A23;
$base-900: #261B17;
$base-hover: #BC5738;
$base-subtle: #EDDAD4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D07B62",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E4DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECCAC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAA595",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C6816C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA614B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#834F3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3C32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2A23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261B17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D07B62

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