What color is #D7901D?

#D7901D is a medium, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(215, 144, 29), and in HSL hsl(37, 76%, 48%).

Is #D7901D accessible as text?

On white, #D7901D has a contrast ratio of 2.66:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #D7901D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D7901D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #D7901D?

#D7901D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1D65D7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D7901D below.

Is #D7901D good for buttons?

#D7901D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D7901D — white text only reaches 2.66:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D7901D the same as CSS peru?

No — #D7901D is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D7901D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D7901D

Not just a swatch — here's how #D7901D works with other colors. Named schemes with #D7901D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D7901D Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Caramel 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 #D7901D Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Caramel 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 #D7901D Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Caramel 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 #D7901D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Caramel 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 #D7901D Secondary #E2C9AA Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Caramel 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 Caramel carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D7901D 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 90/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

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

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D7901D with

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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 7.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E8D6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D7CE1D — 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 #D7901D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D7901D;
  --color-base-rgb: 215 144 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.8% 0.144 72.3);
  --color-50: #FEF9F1;
  --color-100: #FBEEDA;
  --color-200: #F5DDB7;
  --color-300: #E9C387;
  --color-400: #D8A85A;
  --color-500: #BD8A37;
  --color-600: #906C32;
  --color-700: #664F29;
  --color-800: #43351E;
  --color-900: #292114;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  caramel: {
    50: '#FEF9F1',
    100: '#FBEEDA',
    200: '#F5DDB7',
    300: '#E9C387',
    400: '#D8A85A',
    500: '#BD8A37',
    600: '#906C32',
    700: '#664F29',
    800: '#43351E',
    900: '#292114',
  },
}

$base: #D7901D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF9F1;
$base-100: #FBEEDA;
$base-200: #F5DDB7;
$base-300: #E9C387;
$base-400: #D8A85A;
$base-500: #BD8A37;
$base-600: #906C32;
$base-700: #664F29;
$base-800: #43351E;
$base-900: #292114;
$base-hover: #AC7318;
$base-subtle: #EEDDC0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D7901D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF9F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBEEDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5DDB7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9C387",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D8A85A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BD8A37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#906C32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#664F29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43351E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292114",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D7901D

Color Lab

Pairs with #D7901D

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