What color is #D68664?

#D68664 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(214, 134, 100), and in HSL hsl(18, 58%, 62%).

Is #D68664 accessible as text?

On white, #D68664 has a contrast ratio of 2.82:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.45:1 (passes). For text placed on #D68664, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D68664?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #D68664?

#D68664 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #66B5D6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D68664 below.

Is #D68664 good for buttons?

#D68664 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D68664 — white text only reaches 2.82:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D68664 the same as CSS peru?

No — #D68664 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D68664 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D68664

Not just a swatch — here's how #D68664 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D68664 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D68664 Secondary #B66421 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Peru 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 #D68664 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17A56 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Peru 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 #D68664 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Peru 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 #D68664 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Peru 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 #D68664 Secondary #E0C2B6 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Peru 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 Peru carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D68664 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

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 69/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D68664

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #D68664 with

Puce Saffron Picton Blue Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E8E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D6AD66 — 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 #D68664 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D68664;
  --color-base-rgb: 214 134 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.6% 0.110 43.6);
  --color-50: #FCF5F2;
  --color-100: #F7E6DE;
  --color-200: #EECDBF;
  --color-300: #DDA992;
  --color-400: #C98669;
  --color-500: #AD6647;
  --color-600: #85523D;
  --color-700: #5F3E30;
  --color-800: #3E2B23;
  --color-900: #261B17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FCF5F2',
    100: '#F7E6DE',
    200: '#EECDBF',
    300: '#DDA992',
    400: '#C98669',
    500: '#AD6647',
    600: '#85523D',
    700: '#5F3E30',
    800: '#3E2B23',
    900: '#261B17',
  },
}

$base: #D68664;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF5F2;
$base-100: #F7E6DE;
$base-200: #EECDBF;
$base-300: #DDA992;
$base-400: #C98669;
$base-500: #AD6647;
$base-600: #85523D;
$base-700: #5F3E30;
$base-800: #3E2B23;
$base-900: #261B17;
$base-hover: #C86135;
$base-subtle: #EFDDD5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D68664",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E6DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EECDBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DDA992",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C98669",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD6647",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#85523D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3E30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2B23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261B17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D68664

Color Lab

Pairs with #D68664

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