What color is #D47E41?

#D47E41 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(212, 126, 65), and in HSL hsl(25, 63%, 54%).

Is #D47E41 accessible as text?

On white, #D47E41 has a contrast ratio of 3.06:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.86:1 (passes). For text placed on #D47E41, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D47E41?

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

What colors go well with #D47E41?

#D47E41 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4096D4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D47E41 below.

Is #D47E41 good for buttons?

#D47E41 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D47E41 — white text only reaches 3.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D47E41 the same as CSS peru?

No — #D47E41 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D47E41 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D47E41

Not just a swatch — here's how #D47E41 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D47E41 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D47E41 Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Bronze 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 #D47E41 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Bronze 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 #D47E41 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Bronze 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 #D47E41 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Bronze 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 #D47E41 Secondary #DBBBA7 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Bronze 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 Bronze carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D47E41 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 89/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

High

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

Surface fit 29/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D47E41

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For branding

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People also use #D47E41 with

Blush Pink Citrine Carolina Blue 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E6DD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D4AF40 — 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 #D47E41 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D47E41;
  --color-base-rgb: 212 126 65;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.5% 0.131 53.7);
  --color-50: #FDF6F2;
  --color-100: #F8E8DD;
  --color-200: #F0D2BD;
  --color-300: #E0B18F;
  --color-400: #CD9065;
  --color-500: #B27143;
  --color-600: #885A3A;
  --color-700: #61432E;
  --color-800: #402E21;
  --color-900: #271D16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  bronze: {
    50: '#FDF6F2',
    100: '#F8E8DD',
    200: '#F0D2BD',
    300: '#E0B18F',
    400: '#CD9065',
    500: '#B27143',
    600: '#885A3A',
    700: '#61432E',
    800: '#402E21',
    900: '#271D16',
  },
}

$base: #D47E41;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF6F2;
$base-100: #F8E8DD;
$base-200: #F0D2BD;
$base-300: #E0B18F;
$base-400: #CD9065;
$base-500: #B27143;
$base-600: #885A3A;
$base-700: #61432E;
$base-800: #402E21;
$base-900: #271D16;
$base-hover: #B46329;
$base-subtle: #EDD9CB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D47E41",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF6F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0D2BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0B18F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD9065",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B27143",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#885A3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61432E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402E21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271D16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}