What color is #D48B4E?

#D48B4E is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(212, 139, 78), and in HSL hsl(27, 61%, 57%).

Is #D48B4E accessible as text?

On white, #D48B4E has a contrast ratio of 2.76:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #D48B4E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D48B4E?

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

What colors go well with #D48B4E?

#D48B4E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4E98D4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D48B4E below.

Is #D48B4E good for buttons?

#D48B4E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D48B4E — white text only reaches 2.76:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D48B4E the same as CSS peru?

No — #D48B4E is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D48B4E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D48B4E

Not just a swatch — here's how #D48B4E works with other colors. Named schemes with #D48B4E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D48B4E Secondary #B5651C Accent #747845 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 #D48B4E Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #D48B4E Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

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 #D48B4E Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #D48B4E Secondary #DFC4B0 Support #9A9186 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 #D48B4E 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 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

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 65/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D48B4E with

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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 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E8DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D4B74E — 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 #D48B4E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D48B4E;
  --color-base-rgb: 212 139 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.9% 0.118 59.0);
  --color-50: #FCF7F2;
  --color-100: #F8E9DD;
  --color-200: #EFD4BD;
  --color-300: #DFB490;
  --color-400: #CB9467;
  --color-500: #B07545;
  --color-600: #875D3B;
  --color-700: #60452F;
  --color-800: #3F2F22;
  --color-900: #271E16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FCF7F2',
    100: '#F8E9DD',
    200: '#EFD4BD',
    300: '#DFB490',
    400: '#CB9467',
    500: '#B07545',
    600: '#875D3B',
    700: '#60452F',
    800: '#3F2F22',
    900: '#271E16',
  },
}

$base: #D48B4E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F2;
$base-100: #F8E9DD;
$base-200: #EFD4BD;
$base-300: #DFB490;
$base-400: #CB9467;
$base-500: #B07545;
$base-600: #875D3B;
$base-700: #60452F;
$base-800: #3F2F22;
$base-900: #271E16;
$base-hover: #BB6D2D;
$base-subtle: #EDDDCF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D48B4E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E9DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD4BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFB490",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB9467",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B07545",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#875D3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60452F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271E16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D48B4E

Color Lab

Pairs with #D48B4E

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