What color is #D3B49B?

#D3B49B is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(211, 180, 155), and in HSL hsl(27, 39%, 72%).

Is #D3B49B accessible as text?

On white, #D3B49B has a contrast ratio of 1.95:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.77:1 (passes). For text placed on #D3B49B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D3B49B?

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

What colors go well with #D3B49B?

#D3B49B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9CBAD3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D3B49B below.

Is #D3B49B good for buttons?

#D3B49B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D3B49B — white text only reaches 1.95:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D3B49B the same as CSS tan?

No — #D3B49B is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D3B49B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D3B49B

Not just a swatch — here's how #D3B49B works with other colors. Named schemes with #D3B49B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D3B49B Secondary #B5651C Accent #737845 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 #D3B49B Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #D3B49B Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #95986E 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 #D3B49B Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

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 #D3B49B Secondary #F1E6DD Support #9A9186 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 #D3B49B 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 73/100

High

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

Depth 20/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 59/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 19/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 22/100

Low

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

Surface fit 65/100

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 #D3B49B

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #D3B49B 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 9.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5F0ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D3C79C — 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 #D3B49B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

AVELINE

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D3B49B;
  --color-base-rgb: 211 180 155;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.0% 0.050 60.9);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F3EAE2;
  --color-200: #E6D5C6;
  --color-300: #D1B59E;
  --color-400: #B99679;
  --color-500: #9D7758;
  --color-600: #795E49;
  --color-700: #574638;
  --color-800: #3A3027;
  --color-900: #241E19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F3EAE2',
    200: '#E6D5C6',
    300: '#D1B59E',
    400: '#B99679',
    500: '#9D7758',
    600: '#795E49',
    700: '#574638',
    800: '#3A3027',
    900: '#241E19',
  },
}

$base: #D3B49B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F3EAE2;
$base-200: #E6D5C6;
$base-300: #D1B59E;
$base-400: #B99679;
$base-500: #9D7758;
$base-600: #795E49;
$base-700: #574638;
$base-800: #3A3027;
$base-900: #241E19;
$base-hover: #BD8F69;
$base-subtle: #F0E9E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D3B49B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3EAE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6D5C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1B59E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B99679",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9D7758",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#795E49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#574638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3027",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241E19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}