What color is #D3C19F?

#D3C19F is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(211, 193, 159), and in HSL hsl(39, 37%, 73%).

Is #D3C19F accessible as text?

On white, #D3C19F has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #D3C19F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D3C19F?

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

What colors go well with #D3C19F?

#D3C19F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A1B3D4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D3C19F below.

Is #D3C19F good for buttons?

#D3C19F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D3C19F — white text only reaches 1.76:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D3C19F the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #D3C19F is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#D3C19F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D3C19F

Not just a swatch — here's how #D3C19F works with other colors. Named schemes with #D3C19F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D3C19F Secondary #B36714 Accent #707946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Burlywood 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 #D3C19F Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Burlywood 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 #D3C19F Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 Anchor #3E2C1F

Burlywood 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 #D3C19F Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Burlywood 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 #D3C19F Secondary #F7F0E4 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Burlywood 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 Burlywood carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D3C19F 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 75/100

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 69/100

High

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 19/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 17/100

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 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D3C19F

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People also use #D3C19F 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 10.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5F2EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D4D3A1 — 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 #D3C19F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D3C19F;
  --color-base-rgb: 211 193 159;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.7% 0.050 83.3);
  --color-50: #FAF8F4;
  --color-100: #F3EDE3;
  --color-200: #E5DBC7;
  --color-300: #CFBFA0;
  --color-400: #B8A27A;
  --color-500: #9B845A;
  --color-600: #78684A;
  --color-700: #564C38;
  --color-800: #393328;
  --color-900: #24201A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FAF8F4',
    100: '#F3EDE3',
    200: '#E5DBC7',
    300: '#CFBFA0',
    400: '#B8A27A',
    500: '#9B845A',
    600: '#78684A',
    700: '#564C38',
    800: '#393328',
    900: '#24201A',
  },
}

$base: #D3C19F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF8F4;
$base-100: #F3EDE3;
$base-200: #E5DBC7;
$base-300: #CFBFA0;
$base-400: #B8A27A;
$base-500: #9B845A;
$base-600: #78684A;
$base-700: #564C38;
$base-800: #393328;
$base-900: #24201A;
$base-hover: #BCA16E;
$base-subtle: #F0ECE5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D3C19F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF8F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3EDE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5DBC7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFBFA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8A27A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B845A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#78684A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564C38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393328",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24201A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D3C19F

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