What color is #D97F2B?

#D97F2B is a medium, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(217, 127, 43), and in HSL hsl(29, 70%, 51%).

Is #D97F2B accessible as text?

On white, #D97F2B has a contrast ratio of 2.99:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.02:1 (passes). For text placed on #D97F2B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D97F2B?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #D97F2B?

#D97F2B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2B85DA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D97F2B below.

Is #D97F2B good for buttons?

#D97F2B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D97F2B — white text only reaches 2.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D97F2B the same as CSS peru?

No — #D97F2B is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D97F2B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D97F2B

Not just a swatch — here's how #D97F2B works with other colors. Named schemes with #D97F2B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D97F2B Secondary #B5651C Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Bronze 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 #D97F2B Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Bronze 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 #D97F2B Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Bronze 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 #D97F2B Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Bronze 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 #D97F2B Secondary #DEBDA5 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Bronze 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 Bronze carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D97F2B 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 93/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 26/100

Low

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

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D97F2B 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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E6D9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DAB92B — 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 #D97F2B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D97F2B;
  --color-base-rgb: 217 127 43;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.1% 0.145 58.5);
  --color-50: #FDF7F1;
  --color-100: #FAEADB;
  --color-200: #F3D5BA;
  --color-300: #E5B68A;
  --color-400: #D3975F;
  --color-500: #B8783D;
  --color-600: #8C5F35;
  --color-700: #64462B;
  --color-800: #413020;
  --color-900: #281E15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  bronze: {
    50: '#FDF7F1',
    100: '#FAEADB',
    200: '#F3D5BA',
    300: '#E5B68A',
    400: '#D3975F',
    500: '#B8783D',
    600: '#8C5F35',
    700: '#64462B',
    800: '#413020',
    900: '#281E15',
  },
}

$base: #D97F2B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF7F1;
$base-100: #FAEADB;
$base-200: #F3D5BA;
$base-300: #E5B68A;
$base-400: #D3975F;
$base-500: #B8783D;
$base-600: #8C5F35;
$base-700: #64462B;
$base-800: #413020;
$base-900: #281E15;
$base-hover: #B1661F;
$base-subtle: #EDD9C6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D97F2B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAEADB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3D5BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5B68A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D3975F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B8783D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C5F35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64462B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413020",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281E15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D97F2B

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