What color is #D99954?

#D99954 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(217, 153, 84), and in HSL hsl(31, 64%, 59%).

Is #D99954 accessible as text?

On white, #D99954 has a contrast ratio of 2.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.63:1 (passes). For text placed on #D99954, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D99954?

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

What colors go well with #D99954?

#D99954 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5494D9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D99954 below.

Is #D99954 good for buttons?

#D99954 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D99954 — white text only reaches 2.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D99954 the same as CSS peru?

No — #D99954 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#D99954 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D99954

Not just a swatch — here's how #D99954 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D99954 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D99954 Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #D99954 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F 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 #D99954 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F 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 #D99954 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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 #D99954 Secondary #E8D0BA 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 #D99954 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

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 62/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 48/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 40/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D99954

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People also use #D99954 with

Terracotta Pear Cornflower 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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EAE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D9C554 — 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 #D99954 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D99954;
  --color-base-rgb: 217 153 84;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.2% 0.115 66.3);
  --color-50: #FDF8F2;
  --color-100: #F8EBDD;
  --color-200: #F0D7BC;
  --color-300: #E1B98E;
  --color-400: #CE9B64;
  --color-500: #B37C42;
  --color-600: #896239;
  --color-700: #61482E;
  --color-800: #403121;
  --color-900: #271F16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  butterscotch: {
    50: '#FDF8F2',
    100: '#F8EBDD',
    200: '#F0D7BC',
    300: '#E1B98E',
    400: '#CE9B64',
    500: '#B37C42',
    600: '#896239',
    700: '#61482E',
    800: '#403121',
    900: '#271F16',
  },
}

$base: #D99954;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF8F2;
$base-100: #F8EBDD;
$base-200: #F0D7BC;
$base-300: #E1B98E;
$base-400: #CE9B64;
$base-500: #B37C42;
$base-600: #896239;
$base-700: #61482E;
$base-800: #403121;
$base-900: #271F16;
$base-hover: #C57B2B;
$base-subtle: #EFE0D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D99954",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EBDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0D7BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1B98E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CE9B64",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B37C42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#896239",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61482E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403121",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271F16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D99954

Color Lab

Pairs with #D99954

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