What color is #D64D16?

#D64D16 is a medium, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(214, 77, 22), and in HSL hsl(17, 81%, 46%).

Is #D64D16 accessible as text?

On white, #D64D16 has a contrast ratio of 4.26:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.93:1 (passes). For text placed on #D64D16, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D64D16?

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

What colors go well with #D64D16?

#D64D16 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #169ED4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D64D16 below.

Is #D64D16 good for buttons?

#D64D16 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D64D16 — white text only reaches 4.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D64D16 the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #D64D16 is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) is the closest CSS named color.

#D64D16 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D64D16

Not just a swatch — here's how #D64D16 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D64D16 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D64D16 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D64D16 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #959765 Secondary #3B3833

Burnt Orange anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D64D16 Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222D

Burnt Orange plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D64D16 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 #D64D16 Secondary #CF9E8E 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 #D64D16 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 40/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 55/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 85/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 17/100

Very low

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

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 #141310 text at 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4DDD3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D48B16 — 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 #D64D16 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D64D16;
  --color-base-rgb: 214 77 22;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.1% 0.183 38.9);
  --color-50: #FEF4F1;
  --color-100: #FCE3D9;
  --color-200: #F7C8B5;
  --color-300: #ECA183;
  --color-400: #DC7C56;
  --color-500: #C25C33;
  --color-600: #934B2E;
  --color-700: #683927;
  --color-800: #44281D;
  --color-900: #2A1A14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burnt-orange: {
    50: '#FEF4F1',
    100: '#FCE3D9',
    200: '#F7C8B5',
    300: '#ECA183',
    400: '#DC7C56',
    500: '#C25C33',
    600: '#934B2E',
    700: '#683927',
    800: '#44281D',
    900: '#2A1A14',
  },
}

$base: #D64D16;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF4F1;
$base-100: #FCE3D9;
$base-200: #F7C8B5;
$base-300: #ECA183;
$base-400: #DC7C56;
$base-500: #C25C33;
$base-600: #934B2E;
$base-700: #683927;
$base-800: #44281D;
$base-900: #2A1A14;
$base-hover: #AA3D12;
$base-subtle: #EFCBBC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D64D16",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF4F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCE3D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7C8B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ECA183",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DC7C56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C25C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#934B2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#683927",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44281D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1A14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D64D16

Color Lab

Pairs with #D64D16

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