What color is #D1981F?

#D1981F is a medium, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(209, 152, 31), and in HSL hsl(41, 74%, 47%).

Is #D1981F accessible as text?

On white, #D1981F has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.22:1 (passes). For text placed on #D1981F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D1981F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #D1981F?

#D1981F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1F57D1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D1981F below.

Is #D1981F good for buttons?

#D1981F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D1981F — white text only reaches 2.55:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D1981F the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #D1981F is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) 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.

#D1981F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D1981F

Not just a swatch — here's how #D1981F works with other colors. Named schemes with #D1981F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D1981F Secondary #B36715 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Dijon 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 #D1981F Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #92996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Dijon 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 #D1981F Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Dijon 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 #D1981F Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dijon 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 #D1981F Secondary #E1CDAC Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dijon 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 Dijon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D1981F 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

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 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 54/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 55/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D1981F with

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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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E9D6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CED11F — 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 #D1981F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D1981F;
  --color-base-rgb: 209 152 31;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.6% 0.141 80.0);
  --color-50: #FEFAF1;
  --color-100: #FBF0DB;
  --color-200: #F4E1B8;
  --color-300: #E7C988;
  --color-400: #D6AF5C;
  --color-500: #BC9239;
  --color-600: #8F7233;
  --color-700: #65522A;
  --color-800: #42371F;
  --color-900: #292215;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dijon: {
    50: '#FEFAF1',
    100: '#FBF0DB',
    200: '#F4E1B8',
    300: '#E7C988',
    400: '#D6AF5C',
    500: '#BC9239',
    600: '#8F7233',
    700: '#65522A',
    800: '#42371F',
    900: '#292215',
  },
}

$base: #D1981F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFAF1;
$base-100: #FBF0DB;
$base-200: #F4E1B8;
$base-300: #E7C988;
$base-400: #D6AF5C;
$base-500: #BC9239;
$base-600: #8F7233;
$base-700: #65522A;
$base-800: #42371F;
$base-900: #292215;
$base-hover: #A77A19;
$base-subtle: #EDDFC0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D1981F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFAF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBF0DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4E1B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7C988",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D6AF5C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC9239",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F7233",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#65522A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42371F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292215",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D1981F

Color Lab

Pairs with #D1981F

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