What color is #D48C40?

#D48C40 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(212, 140, 64), and in HSL hsl(31, 63%, 54%).

Is #D48C40 accessible as text?

On white, #D48C40 has a contrast ratio of 2.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.62:1 (passes). For text placed on #D48C40, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D48C40?

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

What colors go well with #D48C40?

#D48C40 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4087D4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D48C40 below.

Is #D48C40 good for buttons?

#D48C40 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D48C40 — white text only reaches 2.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D48C40 the same as CSS peru?

No — #D48C40 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D48C40 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D48C40

Not just a swatch — here's how #D48C40 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D48C40 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D48C40 Secondary #B4661B Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #D48C40 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F 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 #D48C40 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F 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 #D48C40 Surface #EFE9DC 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 #D48C40 Secondary #DFC5AD 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 #D48C40 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

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 62/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

High

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

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D48C40

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #D48C40 with

Indian Red Citrine Steel 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E8DD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D4BD40 — 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 #D48C40 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D48C40;
  --color-base-rgb: 212 140 64;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.0% 0.126 64.4);
  --color-50: #FDF8F2;
  --color-100: #F8EBDD;
  --color-200: #F0D7BD;
  --color-300: #E0B98F;
  --color-400: #CD9B65;
  --color-500: #B27C43;
  --color-600: #88623A;
  --color-700: #61482E;
  --color-800: #403121;
  --color-900: #271F16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FDF8F2',
    100: '#F8EBDD',
    200: '#F0D7BD',
    300: '#E0B98F',
    400: '#CD9B65',
    500: '#B27C43',
    600: '#88623A',
    700: '#61482E',
    800: '#403121',
    900: '#271F16',
  },
}

$base: #D48C40;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF8F2;
$base-100: #F8EBDD;
$base-200: #F0D7BD;
$base-300: #E0B98F;
$base-400: #CD9B65;
$base-500: #B27C43;
$base-600: #88623A;
$base-700: #61482E;
$base-800: #403121;
$base-900: #271F16;
$base-hover: #B47029;
$base-subtle: #EDDCCB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D48C40",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EBDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0D7BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0B98F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD9B65",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B27C43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#88623A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61482E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403121",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271F16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}