What color is #D49009?

#D49009 is a medium, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(212, 144, 9), and in HSL hsl(40, 92%, 43%).

Is #D49009 accessible as text?

On white, #D49009 has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.79:1 (passes). For text placed on #D49009, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D49009?

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

What colors go well with #D49009?

#D49009 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #094CD3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D49009 below.

Is #D49009 good for buttons?

#D49009 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D49009 — white text only reaches 2.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D49009 the same as CSS peru?

No — #D49009 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D49009 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D49009

Not just a swatch — here's how #D49009 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D49009 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D49009 Secondary #B46617 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Caramel 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 #D49009 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Caramel 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 #D49009 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Caramel 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 #D49009 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Caramel 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 #D49009 Secondary #E0C8A7 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Caramel 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 Caramel carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D49009 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 90/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 57/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 59/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D49009 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 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E8CF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D3D309 — 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 #D49009 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D49009;
  --color-base-rgb: 212 144 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.4% 0.147 75.0);
  --color-50: #FEFAF0;
  --color-100: #FDF1D8;
  --color-200: #FCE3B1;
  --color-300: #F3CB7C;
  --color-400: #E5B24D;
  --color-500: #CB9529;
  --color-600: #9A7428;
  --color-700: #6D5422;
  --color-800: #47381A;
  --color-900: #2B2312;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  caramel: {
    50: '#FEFAF0',
    100: '#FDF1D8',
    200: '#FCE3B1',
    300: '#F3CB7C',
    400: '#E5B24D',
    500: '#CB9529',
    600: '#9A7428',
    700: '#6D5422',
    800: '#47381A',
    900: '#2B2312',
  },
}

$base: #D49009;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFAF0;
$base-100: #FDF1D8;
$base-200: #FCE3B1;
$base-300: #F3CB7C;
$base-400: #E5B24D;
$base-500: #CB9529;
$base-600: #9A7428;
$base-700: #6D5422;
$base-800: #47381A;
$base-900: #2B2312;
$base-hover: #A87307;
$base-subtle: #F2DEB5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D49009",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFAF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF1D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCE3B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F3CB7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E5B24D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB9529",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A7428",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D5422",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47381A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2312",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D49009

Color Lab

Pairs with #D49009

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