What color is #D5AE8A?

#D5AE8A is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(213, 174, 138), and in HSL hsl(29, 47%, 69%).

Is #D5AE8A accessible as text?

On white, #D5AE8A has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.25:1 (passes). For text placed on #D5AE8A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D5AE8A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #D5AE8A?

#D5AE8A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8BB1D5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D5AE8A below.

Is #D5AE8A good for buttons?

#D5AE8A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D5AE8A — white text only reaches 2.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D5AE8A the same as CSS tan?

No — #D5AE8A is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D5AE8A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D5AE8A

Not just a swatch — here's how #D5AE8A works with other colors. Named schemes with #D5AE8A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D5AE8A Secondary #B4661B Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Tan as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D5AE8A Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Tan 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D5AE8A Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Tan 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 #D5AE8A Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Tan opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D5AE8A Secondary #EFE1D4 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Tan 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 Tan carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D5AE8A 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 69/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 28/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 59/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D5AE8A

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People also use #D5AE8A 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 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EFEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D5C78B — 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 #D5AE8A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

AVELINE

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Poster

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Packaging

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D5AE8A;
  --color-base-rgb: 213 174 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.7% 0.067 64.3);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EAE0;
  --color-200: #E9D6C3;
  --color-300: #D6B799;
  --color-400: #C09872;
  --color-500: #A47951;
  --color-600: #7E6044;
  --color-700: #5A4734;
  --color-800: #3C3025;
  --color-900: #251E18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tan: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5EAE0',
    200: '#E9D6C3',
    300: '#D6B799',
    400: '#C09872',
    500: '#A47951',
    600: '#7E6044',
    700: '#5A4734',
    800: '#3C3025',
    900: '#251E18',
  },
}

$base: #D5AE8A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EAE0;
$base-200: #E9D6C3;
$base-300: #D6B799;
$base-400: #C09872;
$base-500: #A47951;
$base-600: #7E6044;
$base-700: #5A4734;
$base-800: #3C3025;
$base-900: #251E18;
$base-hover: #C28B57;
$base-subtle: #F0E7DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D5AE8A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EAE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D6C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6B799",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C09872",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A47951",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E6044",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4734",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251E18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}