What color is #D64700?

#D64700 is a medium, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(214, 71, 0), and in HSL hsl(20, 100%, 42%).

Is #D64700 accessible as text?

On white, #D64700 has a contrast ratio of 4.41:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.76:1 (passes). For text placed on #D64700, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D64700?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-700 (#CA3500).

What colors go well with #D64700?

#D64700 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #008FD6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D64700 below.

Is #D64700 good for buttons?

#D64700 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D64700 — white text only reaches 4.41:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D64700 the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #D64700 is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#D64700 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D64700

Not just a swatch — here's how #D64700 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D64700 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Sunset Warmth Glow · 5 colors

Glow #D64700 Secondary #E76F50 Accent #E99D33 Anchor #5D3950 Surface #F4E8D6

Burnt Orange glows at the center of this sunset palette, joined by coral and gold, deepened by a plum anchor and cooled with cream.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D64700 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Burnt Orange 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 #D64700 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Burnt Orange holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D64700 Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2035 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Burnt Orange sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D64700 Secondary #CE9B8A Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Burnt Orange 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 Burnt Orange carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D64700 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 99/100

Warm

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

Softness 38/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 48/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 73/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 85/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 16/100

Very low

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

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D64700 with

Neon Red Citrine Steel Blue Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7DACC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D68F00 — 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 #D64700 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D64700;
  --color-base-rgb: 214 71 0;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.3% 0.190 39.1);
  --color-50: #FEF5F0;
  --color-100: #FDE4D8;
  --color-200: #FCCAB1;
  --color-300: #F8A277;
  --color-400: #EC7D46;
  --color-500: #D25D22;
  --color-600: #9F4C23;
  --color-700: #703A1F;
  --color-800: #482818;
  --color-900: #2C1A11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burnt-orange: {
    50: '#FEF5F0',
    100: '#FDE4D8',
    200: '#FCCAB1',
    300: '#F8A277',
    400: '#EC7D46',
    500: '#D25D22',
    600: '#9F4C23',
    700: '#703A1F',
    800: '#482818',
    900: '#2C1A11',
  },
}

$base: #D64700;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F0;
$base-100: #FDE4D8;
$base-200: #FCCAB1;
$base-300: #F8A277;
$base-400: #EC7D46;
$base-500: #D25D22;
$base-600: #9F4C23;
$base-700: #703A1F;
$base-800: #482818;
$base-900: #2C1A11;
$base-hover: #AB3900;
$base-subtle: #F4C7B1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D64700",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE4D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCCAB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F8A277",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#EC7D46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D25D22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9F4C23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#703A1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#482818",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1A11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D64700

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