What color is #D49556?

#D49556 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(212, 149, 86), and in HSL hsl(30, 59%, 58%).

Is #D49556 accessible as text?

On white, #D49556 has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.23:1 (passes). For text placed on #D49556, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D49556?

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

What colors go well with #D49556?

#D49556 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5594D3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D49556 below.

Is #D49556 good for buttons?

#D49556 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D49556 — white text only reaches 2.55:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D49556 the same as CSS peru?

No — #D49556 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D49556 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D49556

Not just a swatch — here's how #D49556 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D49556 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D49556 Secondary #B4661B Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Butterscotch 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 #D49556 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Butterscotch 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 #D49556 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Butterscotch 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 #D49556 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Butterscotch 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 #D49556 Secondary #E3CCB7 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Butterscotch 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 Butterscotch carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D49556 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

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 66/100

High

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 52/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 40/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D49556 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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EAE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D3BE55 — 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 #D49556 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D49556;
  --color-base-rgb: 212 149 86;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.9% 0.110 64.5);
  --color-50: #FCF7F2;
  --color-100: #F7EBDE;
  --color-200: #EED6BE;
  --color-300: #DEB892;
  --color-400: #CA9968;
  --color-500: #AE7A46;
  --color-600: #86613C;
  --color-700: #5F4730;
  --color-800: #3F3022;
  --color-900: #271F17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  butterscotch: {
    50: '#FCF7F2',
    100: '#F7EBDE',
    200: '#EED6BE',
    300: '#DEB892',
    400: '#CA9968',
    500: '#AE7A46',
    600: '#86613C',
    700: '#5F4730',
    800: '#3F3022',
    900: '#271F17',
  },
}

$base: #D49556;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F2;
$base-100: #F7EBDE;
$base-200: #EED6BE;
$base-300: #DEB892;
$base-400: #CA9968;
$base-500: #AE7A46;
$base-600: #86613C;
$base-700: #5F4730;
$base-800: #3F3022;
$base-900: #271F17;
$base-hover: #BC7631;
$base-subtle: #EDDFD0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D49556",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EBDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EED6BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEB892",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CA9968",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AE7A46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86613C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F4730",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3022",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271F17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D49556

Color Lab

Pairs with #D49556

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