What color is #D29437?

#D29437 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(210, 148, 55), and in HSL hsl(36, 63%, 52%).

Is #D29437 accessible as text?

On white, #D29437 has a contrast ratio of 2.61:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.03:1 (passes). For text placed on #D29437, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D29437?

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

What colors go well with #D29437?

#D29437 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3775D2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D29437 below.

Is #D29437 good for buttons?

#D29437 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D29437 — white text only reaches 2.61:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D29437 the same as CSS peru?

No — #D29437 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D29437 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D29437

Not just a swatch — here's how #D29437 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D29437 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D29437 Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Butterscotch 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 #D29437 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Butterscotch 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 #D29437 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Butterscotch 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 #D29437 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Butterscotch 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 #D29437 Secondary #E1CAAE Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Butterscotch 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 Butterscotch carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D29437 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

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 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 56/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D29437 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 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E9DB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D2C737 — 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 #D29437 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D29437;
  --color-base-rgb: 210 148 55;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.1% 0.129 73.4);
  --color-50: #FDF8F2;
  --color-100: #F8EDDD;
  --color-200: #F0DBBD;
  --color-300: #E0C08F;
  --color-400: #CDA365;
  --color-500: #B28543;
  --color-600: #88693A;
  --color-700: #614C2E;
  --color-800: #403321;
  --color-900: #272016;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  butterscotch: {
    50: '#FDF8F2',
    100: '#F8EDDD',
    200: '#F0DBBD',
    300: '#E0C08F',
    400: '#CDA365',
    500: '#B28543',
    600: '#88693A',
    700: '#614C2E',
    800: '#403321',
    900: '#272016',
  },
}

$base: #D29437;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF8F2;
$base-100: #F8EDDD;
$base-200: #F0DBBD;
$base-300: #E0C08F;
$base-400: #CDA365;
$base-500: #B28543;
$base-600: #88693A;
$base-700: #614C2E;
$base-800: #403321;
$base-900: #272016;
$base-hover: #AD7727;
$base-subtle: #ECDEC9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D29437",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EDDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0DBBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0C08F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CDA365",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B28543",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#88693A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#614C2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403321",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272016",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D29437

Color Lab

Pairs with #D29437

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