What color is #D6AB6B?

#D6AB6B is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(214, 171, 107), and in HSL hsl(36, 57%, 63%).

Is #D6AB6B accessible as text?

On white, #D6AB6B has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #D6AB6B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D6AB6B?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #D6AB6B?

#D6AB6B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6B96D6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D6AB6B below.

Is #D6AB6B good for buttons?

#D6AB6B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D6AB6B — white text only reaches 2.12:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D6AB6B the same as CSS tan?

No — #D6AB6B is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D6AB6B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D6AB6B

Not just a swatch — here's how #D6AB6B works with other colors. Named schemes with #D6AB6B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D6AB6B Secondary #B36617 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Fawn 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 #D6AB6B Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Fawn 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 #D6AB6B Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Fawn 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 #D6AB6B Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Fawn 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 #D6AB6B Secondary #EDDEC8 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Fawn 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 Fawn carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D6AB6B 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

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 64/100

High

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 49/100

Moderate

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 #D6AB6B

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People also use #D6AB6B with

Light Coral Citrine Carolina 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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EEE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D6CF6B — 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 #D6AB6B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D6AB6B;
  --color-base-rgb: 214 171 107;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.6% 0.096 76.5);
  --color-50: #FCF8F3;
  --color-100: #F7EDDE;
  --color-200: #EDDBBF;
  --color-300: #DCBF93;
  --color-400: #C8A26A;
  --color-500: #AD8448;
  --color-600: #84683D;
  --color-700: #5E4C30;
  --color-800: #3E3323;
  --color-900: #262017;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  fawn: {
    50: '#FCF8F3',
    100: '#F7EDDE',
    200: '#EDDBBF',
    300: '#DCBF93',
    400: '#C8A26A',
    500: '#AD8448',
    600: '#84683D',
    700: '#5E4C30',
    800: '#3E3323',
    900: '#262017',
  },
}

$base: #D6AB6B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F3;
$base-100: #F7EDDE;
$base-200: #EDDBBF;
$base-300: #DCBF93;
$base-400: #C8A26A;
$base-500: #AD8448;
$base-600: #84683D;
$base-700: #5E4C30;
$base-800: #3E3323;
$base-900: #262017;
$base-hover: #C98F38;
$base-subtle: #EFE5D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D6AB6B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EDDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDDBBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCBF93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8A26A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD8448",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84683D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4C30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3323",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262017",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}