What color is #D8A178?

#D8A178 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(216, 161, 120), and in HSL hsl(26, 55%, 66%).

Is #D8A178 accessible as text?

On white, #D8A178 has a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.29:1 (passes). For text placed on #D8A178, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D8A178?

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

What colors go well with #D8A178?

#D8A178 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #79AFD8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D8A178 below.

Is #D8A178 good for buttons?

#D8A178 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D8A178 — white text only reaches 2.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D8A178 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #D8A178 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#D8A178 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D8A178

Not just a swatch — here's how #D8A178 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D8A178 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D8A178 Secondary #B5651D Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Buff 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 #D8A178 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Buff 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 #D8A178 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Buff 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 #D8A178 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Buff 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 #D8A178 Secondary #EBD7C8 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Buff 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 Buff carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D8A178 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 68/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D8A178

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For fashion

People also use #D8A178 with

Salmon Pink Flax Iceberg 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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EDE7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D8C279 — 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 #D8A178 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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AVELINE

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D8A178;
  --color-base-rgb: 216 161 120;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.1% 0.086 57.7);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F6E9DF;
  --color-200: #EDD3C0;
  --color-300: #DBB394;
  --color-400: #C7936B;
  --color-500: #AB744A;
  --color-600: #835C3F;
  --color-700: #5E4431;
  --color-800: #3E2F23;
  --color-900: #261E17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F6E9DF',
    200: '#EDD3C0',
    300: '#DBB394',
    400: '#C7936B',
    500: '#AB744A',
    600: '#835C3F',
    700: '#5E4431',
    800: '#3E2F23',
    900: '#261E17',
  },
}

$base: #D8A178;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F6E9DF;
$base-200: #EDD3C0;
$base-300: #DBB394;
$base-400: #C7936B;
$base-500: #AB744A;
$base-600: #835C3F;
$base-700: #5E4431;
$base-800: #3E2F23;
$base-900: #261E17;
$base-hover: #C97E44;
$base-subtle: #F0E4DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D8A178",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E9DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD3C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBB394",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7936B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AB744A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#835C3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4431",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2F23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261E17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}