What color is #D0A395?

#D0A395 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(208, 163, 149), and in HSL hsl(14, 39%, 70%).

Is #D0A395 accessible as text?

On white, #D0A395 has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #D0A395, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D0A395?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #D0A395?

#D0A395 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #95C2D0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D0A395 below.

Is #D0A395 good for buttons?

#D0A395 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D0A395 — white text only reaches 2.24:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D0A395 the same as CSS tan?

No — #D0A395 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D0A395 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D0A395

Not just a swatch — here's how #D0A395 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D0A395 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D0A395 Secondary #B66423 Accent #767843 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 #D0A395 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #D0A395 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D 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 #D0A395 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE 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 #D0A395 Secondary #E8D8D2 Support #9B9186 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 #D0A395 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 76/100

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 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 59/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D0A395

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People also use #D0A395 with

Thistle Burlywood Light Steel Blue Gainsboro 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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EDEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D0B695 — 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 #D0A395 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D0A395;
  --color-base-rgb: 208 163 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.3% 0.057 38.0);
  --color-50: #FBF6F4;
  --color-100: #F3E6E2;
  --color-200: #E6CEC6;
  --color-300: #D1AA9E;
  --color-400: #B98879;
  --color-500: #9D6858;
  --color-600: #795449;
  --color-700: #573F38;
  --color-800: #3A2B27;
  --color-900: #241C19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FBF6F4',
    100: '#F3E6E2',
    200: '#E6CEC6',
    300: '#D1AA9E',
    400: '#B98879',
    500: '#9D6858',
    600: '#795449',
    700: '#573F38',
    800: '#3A2B27',
    900: '#241C19',
  },
}

$base: #D0A395;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF6F4;
$base-100: #F3E6E2;
$base-200: #E6CEC6;
$base-300: #D1AA9E;
$base-400: #B98879;
$base-500: #9D6858;
$base-600: #795449;
$base-700: #573F38;
$base-800: #3A2B27;
$base-900: #241C19;
$base-hover: #BB7763;
$base-subtle: #EFE4E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D0A395",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF6F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E6E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6CEC6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1AA9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B98879",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9D6858",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#795449",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#573F38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2B27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241C19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}