What color is #D59F69?

#D59F69 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(213, 159, 105), and in HSL hsl(30, 56%, 62%).

Is #D59F69 accessible as text?

On white, #D59F69 has a contrast ratio of 2.34:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.99:1 (passes). For text placed on #D59F69, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D59F69?

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

What colors go well with #D59F69?

#D59F69 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #689ED4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D59F69 below.

Is #D59F69 good for buttons?

#D59F69 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D59F69 — white text only reaches 2.34:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D59F69 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #D59F69 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#D59F69 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D59F69

Not just a swatch — here's how #D59F69 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D59F69 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D59F69 Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Buff 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 #D59F69 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Buff 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 #D59F69 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Buff 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 #D59F69 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Buff 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 #D59F69 Secondary #E8D4C2 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Buff 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 Buff carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D59F69 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

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 68/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D59F69

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #D59F69 with

Puce Citrine Carolina Blue Greige Taupe

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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3ECE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D4C268 — 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 #D59F69 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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Packaging

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D59F69;
  --color-base-rgb: 213 159 105;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.2% 0.095 65.5);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F7EBDF;
  --color-200: #EDD6BF;
  --color-300: #DCB893;
  --color-400: #C7996B;
  --color-500: #AC7A49;
  --color-600: #84613E;
  --color-700: #5E4731;
  --color-800: #3E3023;
  --color-900: #261F17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F7EBDF',
    200: '#EDD6BF',
    300: '#DCB893',
    400: '#C7996B',
    500: '#AC7A49',
    600: '#84613E',
    700: '#5E4731',
    800: '#3E3023',
    900: '#261F17',
  },
}

$base: #D59F69;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F7EBDF;
$base-200: #EDD6BF;
$base-300: #DCB893;
$base-400: #C7996B;
$base-500: #AC7A49;
$base-600: #84613E;
$base-700: #5E4731;
$base-800: #3E3023;
$base-900: #261F17;
$base-hover: #C57E38;
$base-subtle: #EEE2D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D59F69",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EBDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD6BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCB893",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7996B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC7A49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84613E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4731",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3023",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261F17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}