What color is #D1BD9E?

#D1BD9E is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(209, 189, 158), and in HSL hsl(36, 36%, 72%).

Is #D1BD9E accessible as text?

On white, #D1BD9E has a contrast ratio of 1.83:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.48:1 (passes). For text placed on #D1BD9E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D1BD9E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-300 (#D8D2D0).

What colors go well with #D1BD9E?

#D1BD9E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9EB2D1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D1BD9E below.

Is #D1BD9E good for buttons?

#D1BD9E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D1BD9E — white text only reaches 1.83:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D1BD9E the same as CSS tan?

No — #D1BD9E is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D1BD9E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D1BD9E

Not just a swatch — here's how #D1BD9E works with other colors. Named schemes with #D1BD9E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D1BD9E Secondary #B36716 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Tan 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 #D1BD9E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Tan 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 #D1BD9E Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Tan 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 #D1BD9E Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Tan 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 #D1BD9E Secondary #F4ECE1 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Tan 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 Tan carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D1BD9E 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 74/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 67/100

High

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

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 18/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 19/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 67/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D1BD9E

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People also use #D1BD9E with

Pale Silver Soft Sage Dark Gray 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 10.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F1ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D1CE9E — 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 #D1BD9E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D1BD9E;
  --color-base-rgb: 209 189 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.7% 0.048 78.8);
  --color-50: #FAF8F4;
  --color-100: #F2ECE3;
  --color-200: #E5D9C8;
  --color-300: #CFBCA0;
  --color-400: #B79F7B;
  --color-500: #9A815B;
  --color-600: #77654A;
  --color-700: #564A39;
  --color-800: #393228;
  --color-900: #23201A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tan: {
    50: '#FAF8F4',
    100: '#F2ECE3',
    200: '#E5D9C8',
    300: '#CFBCA0',
    400: '#B79F7B',
    500: '#9A815B',
    600: '#77654A',
    700: '#564A39',
    800: '#393228',
    900: '#23201A',
  },
}

$base: #D1BD9E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF8F4;
$base-100: #F2ECE3;
$base-200: #E5D9C8;
$base-300: #CFBCA0;
$base-400: #B79F7B;
$base-500: #9A815B;
$base-600: #77654A;
$base-700: #564A39;
$base-800: #393228;
$base-900: #23201A;
$base-hover: #BA9B6C;
$base-subtle: #EFEBE4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D1BD9E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF8F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2ECE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5D9C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFBCA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B79F7B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A815B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#77654A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564A39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393228",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23201A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D1BD9E

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