What color is #D5BDA3?

#D5BDA3 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(213, 189, 163), and in HSL hsl(31, 37%, 74%).

Is #D5BDA3 accessible as text?

On white, #D5BDA3 has a contrast ratio of 1.80:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.64:1 (passes). For text placed on #D5BDA3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D5BDA3?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-300 (#D8D2D0).

What colors go well with #D5BDA3?

#D5BDA3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A4BCD5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D5BDA3 below.

Is #D5BDA3 good for buttons?

#D5BDA3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D5BDA3 — white text only reaches 1.80:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D5BDA3 the same as CSS tan?

No — #D5BDA3 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D5BDA3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D5BDA3

Not just a swatch — here's how #D5BDA3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D5BDA3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D5BDA3 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 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 #D5BDA3 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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 #D5BDA3 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 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 #D5BDA3 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 #D5BDA3 Secondary #F6EEE4 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 #D5BDA3 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 75/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 59/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 17/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 17/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 69/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D5BDA3

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People also use #D5BDA3 with

Baby Pink Soft Sage Light Steel 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 10.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5F2EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D5CEA4 — 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 #D5BDA3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D5BDA3;
  --color-base-rgb: 213 189 163;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.2% 0.045 69.4);
  --color-50: #FAF7F4;
  --color-100: #F3EBE3;
  --color-200: #E5D7C7;
  --color-300: #CFB8A0;
  --color-400: #B89A7A;
  --color-500: #9B7B5A;
  --color-600: #78624A;
  --color-700: #564838;
  --color-800: #393128;
  --color-900: #241F1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tan: {
    50: '#FAF7F4',
    100: '#F3EBE3',
    200: '#E5D7C7',
    300: '#CFB8A0',
    400: '#B89A7A',
    500: '#9B7B5A',
    600: '#78624A',
    700: '#564838',
    800: '#393128',
    900: '#241F1A',
  },
}

$base: #D5BDA3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF7F4;
$base-100: #F3EBE3;
$base-200: #E5D7C7;
$base-300: #CFB8A0;
$base-400: #B89A7A;
$base-500: #9B7B5A;
$base-600: #78624A;
$base-700: #564838;
$base-800: #393128;
$base-900: #241F1A;
$base-hover: #BD9870;
$base-subtle: #F1EBE6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D5BDA3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3EBE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5D7C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFB8A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B89A7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B7B5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#78624A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564838",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393128",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241F1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D5BDA3

Color Lab

Pairs with #D5BDA3

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