What color is #D8A260?

#D8A260 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(216, 162, 96), and in HSL hsl(33, 61%, 61%).

Is #D8A260 accessible as text?

On white, #D8A260 has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #D8A260, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D8A260?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-500 (#FE9A00).

What colors go well with #D8A260?

#D8A260 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5F95D8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D8A260 below.

Is #D8A260 good for buttons?

#D8A260 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D8A260 — white text only reaches 2.27:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D8A260 the same as CSS sandybrown?

No — #D8A260 is not the CSS named color sandybrown, but sandybrown (#F4A460) is the closest CSS named color.

#D8A260 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D8A260

Not just a swatch — here's how #D8A260 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D8A260 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D8A260 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #D8A260 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #93986F 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 #D8A260 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2B314B

Buff 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 #D8A260 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D8A260 Secondary #EBD7C1 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 #D8A260 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

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 63/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D8A260 with

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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 #F4ECE2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D8CA5F — 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 #D8A260 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D8A260;
  --color-base-rgb: 216 162 96;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.9% 0.105 70.6);
  --color-50: #FCF8F2;
  --color-100: #F8ECDD;
  --color-200: #EFD9BD;
  --color-300: #DFBC90;
  --color-400: #CB9E67;
  --color-500: #B08045;
  --color-600: #87653B;
  --color-700: #604A2F;
  --color-800: #3F3222;
  --color-900: #271F16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF8F2',
    100: '#F8ECDD',
    200: '#EFD9BD',
    300: '#DFBC90',
    400: '#CB9E67',
    500: '#B08045',
    600: '#87653B',
    700: '#604A2F',
    800: '#3F3222',
    900: '#271F16',
  },
}

$base: #D8A260;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F2;
$base-100: #F8ECDD;
$base-200: #EFD9BD;
$base-300: #DFBC90;
$base-400: #CB9E67;
$base-500: #B08045;
$base-600: #87653B;
$base-700: #604A2F;
$base-800: #3F3222;
$base-900: #271F16;
$base-hover: #C88431;
$base-subtle: #EFE3D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D8A260",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8ECDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD9BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFBC90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB9E67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B08045",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87653B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#604A2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3222",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271F16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D8A260

Color Lab

Pairs with #D8A260

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