What color is #D7A594?

#D7A594 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(215, 165, 148), and in HSL hsl(15, 46%, 71%).

Is #D7A594 accessible as text?

On white, #D7A594 has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.70:1 (passes). For text placed on #D7A594, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D7A594?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #D7A594?

#D7A594 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #93C6D7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D7A594 below.

Is #D7A594 good for buttons?

#D7A594 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D7A594 — white text only reaches 2.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D7A594 the same as CSS tan?

No — #D7A594 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D7A594 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D7A594

Not just a swatch — here's how #D7A594 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D7A594 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D7A594 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Dusty Rose as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D7A594 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D7A594 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Dusty Rose 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 #D7A594 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Dusty Rose opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D7A594 Secondary #EDDBD4 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D7A594 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 85/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D7A594

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #D7A594 with

Thistle Burlywood Sky 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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EEEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D7BB93 — 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 #D7A594 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D7A594;
  --color-base-rgb: 215 165 148;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.4% 0.064 39.6);
  --color-50: #FBF5F3;
  --color-100: #F5E6E1;
  --color-200: #E9CDC4;
  --color-300: #D5A99A;
  --color-400: #BF8673;
  --color-500: #A36652;
  --color-600: #7E5344;
  --color-700: #5A3E35;
  --color-800: #3C2B25;
  --color-900: #251B18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FBF5F3',
    100: '#F5E6E1',
    200: '#E9CDC4',
    300: '#D5A99A',
    400: '#BF8673',
    500: '#A36652',
    600: '#7E5344',
    700: '#5A3E35',
    800: '#3C2B25',
    900: '#251B18',
  },
}

$base: #D7A594;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF5F3;
$base-100: #F5E6E1;
$base-200: #E9CDC4;
$base-300: #D5A99A;
$base-400: #BF8673;
$base-500: #A36652;
$base-600: #7E5344;
$base-700: #5A3E35;
$base-800: #3C2B25;
$base-900: #251B18;
$base-hover: #C4785E;
$base-subtle: #F1E5E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D7A594",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E6E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9CDC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5A99A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF8673",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A36652",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E5344",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3E35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2B25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251B18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}