What color is #D0806C?

#D0806C is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(208, 128, 108), and in HSL hsl(12, 52%, 62%).

Is #D0806C accessible as text?

On white, #D0806C has a contrast ratio of 3.01:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.99:1 (passes). For text placed on #D0806C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D0806C?

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

What colors go well with #D0806C?

#D0806C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6CBCD0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D0806C below.

Is #D0806C good for buttons?

#D0806C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D0806C — white text only reaches 3.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D0806C the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #D0806C is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) 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.

#D0806C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D0806C

Not just a swatch — here's how #D0806C works with other colors. Named schemes with #D0806C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D0806C Secondary #B76423 Accent #777743 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 #D0806C Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #D0806C Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E 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 #D0806C 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 #D0806C Secondary #DABCB4 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 #D0806C 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 80/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 73/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 64/100

High

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

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D0806C

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People also use #D0806C with

Puce Dark Khaki Lagoon 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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E7E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D0A16C — 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 #D0806C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D0806C;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 128 108;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.0% 0.104 34.8);
  --color-50: #FCF5F3;
  --color-100: #F6E4DF;
  --color-200: #EBCAC1;
  --color-300: #D9A396;
  --color-400: #C47F6E;
  --color-500: #A85F4D;
  --color-600: #814D41;
  --color-700: #5C3B32;
  --color-800: #3D2924;
  --color-900: #261A18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  terracotta: {
    50: '#FCF5F3',
    100: '#F6E4DF',
    200: '#EBCAC1',
    300: '#D9A396',
    400: '#C47F6E',
    500: '#A85F4D',
    600: '#814D41',
    700: '#5C3B32',
    800: '#3D2924',
    900: '#261A18',
  },
}

$base: #D0806C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF5F3;
$base-100: #F6E4DF;
$base-200: #EBCAC1;
$base-300: #D9A396;
$base-400: #C47F6E;
$base-500: #A85F4D;
$base-600: #814D41;
$base-700: #5C3B32;
$base-800: #3D2924;
$base-900: #261A18;
$base-hover: #C0573D;
$base-subtle: #EDDBD6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D0806C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E4DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBCAC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9A396",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C47F6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A85F4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814D41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3B32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2924",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261A18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}