What color is #D99059?

#D99059 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(217, 144, 89), and in HSL hsl(26, 63%, 60%).

Is #D99059 accessible as text?

On white, #D99059 has a contrast ratio of 2.60:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #D99059, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D99059?

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

What colors go well with #D99059?

#D99059 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #59A2D9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D99059 below.

Is #D99059 good for buttons?

#D99059 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D99059 — white text only reaches 2.60:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D99059 the same as CSS peru?

No — #D99059 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D99059 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D99059

Not just a swatch — here's how #D99059 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D99059 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D99059 Secondary #B5651D Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Butterscotch 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 #D99059 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Butterscotch 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 #D99059 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Butterscotch 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 #D99059 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Butterscotch 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 #D99059 Secondary #E5CAB7 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Butterscotch 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 Butterscotch carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D99059 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 84/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

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 65/100

High

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 53/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

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 #D99059 with

Light Coral Citrine Carolina 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 7.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E9E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D9BB59 — 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 #D99059 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D99059;
  --color-base-rgb: 217 144 89;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.6% 0.114 56.7);
  --color-50: #FDF7F2;
  --color-100: #F8E9DD;
  --color-200: #F0D3BD;
  --color-300: #E0B28F;
  --color-400: #CD9265;
  --color-500: #B27343;
  --color-600: #885C3A;
  --color-700: #61442E;
  --color-800: #402E21;
  --color-900: #271D16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  butterscotch: {
    50: '#FDF7F2',
    100: '#F8E9DD',
    200: '#F0D3BD',
    300: '#E0B28F',
    400: '#CD9265',
    500: '#B27343',
    600: '#885C3A',
    700: '#61442E',
    800: '#402E21',
    900: '#271D16',
  },
}

$base: #D99059;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF7F2;
$base-100: #F8E9DD;
$base-200: #F0D3BD;
$base-300: #E0B28F;
$base-400: #CD9265;
$base-500: #B27343;
$base-600: #885C3A;
$base-700: #61442E;
$base-800: #402E21;
$base-900: #271D16;
$base-hover: #C8702D;
$base-subtle: #EFDED2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D99059",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E9DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0D3BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0B28F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD9265",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B27343",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#885C3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61442E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402E21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271D16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D99059

Color Lab

Pairs with #D99059

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