What color is #D3845F?

#D3845F is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(211, 132, 95), and in HSL hsl(19, 57%, 60%).

Is #D3845F accessible as text?

On white, #D3845F has a contrast ratio of 2.90:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.24:1 (passes). For text placed on #D3845F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D3845F?

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

What colors go well with #D3845F?

#D3845F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5FAED3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D3845F below.

Is #D3845F good for buttons?

#D3845F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D3845F — white text only reaches 2.90:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D3845F the same as CSS peru?

No — #D3845F is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D3845F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D3845F

Not just a swatch — here's how #D3845F works with other colors. Named schemes with #D3845F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D3845F Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Peru 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 #D3845F Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Peru 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 #D3845F Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Peru 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 #D3845F Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Peru 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 #D3845F Secondary #DDC0B2 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Peru 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 Peru carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D3845F 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

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 70/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 63/100

High

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

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D3845F

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #D3845F with

Puce Saffron Iceberg Greige 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E8E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D3AA5F — 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 #D3845F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D3845F;
  --color-base-rgb: 211 132 95;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.8% 0.110 45.5);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F7E6DE;
  --color-200: #EDCEBF;
  --color-300: #DCAA93;
  --color-400: #C8886A;
  --color-500: #AD6848;
  --color-600: #84543D;
  --color-700: #5E3F30;
  --color-800: #3E2B23;
  --color-900: #261C17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F7E6DE',
    200: '#EDCEBF',
    300: '#DCAA93',
    400: '#C8886A',
    500: '#AD6848',
    600: '#84543D',
    700: '#5E3F30',
    800: '#3E2B23',
    900: '#261C17',
  },
}

$base: #D3845F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F7E6DE;
$base-200: #EDCEBF;
$base-300: #DCAA93;
$base-400: #C8886A;
$base-500: #AD6848;
$base-600: #84543D;
$base-700: #5E3F30;
$base-800: #3E2B23;
$base-900: #261C17;
$base-hover: #C06135;
$base-subtle: #EEDCD3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D3845F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E6DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDCEBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCAA93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8886A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD6848",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84543D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2B23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261C17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}