What color is #D9AF81?

#D9AF81 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(217, 175, 129), and in HSL hsl(31, 54%, 68%).

Is #D9AF81 accessible as text?

On white, #D9AF81 has a contrast ratio of 2.02:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #D9AF81, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D9AF81?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #D9AF81?

#D9AF81 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #81ACD9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D9AF81 below.

Is #D9AF81 good for buttons?

#D9AF81 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D9AF81 — white text only reaches 2.02:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D9AF81 the same as CSS tan?

No — #D9AF81 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#D9AF81 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D9AF81

Not just a swatch — here's how #D9AF81 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D9AF81 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D9AF81 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Tan 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 #D9AF81 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Tan 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 #D9AF81 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Tan 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 #D9AF81 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Tan 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 #D9AF81 Secondary #F1E2D2 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Tan 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 Tan carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D9AF81 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 29/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #D9AF81

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People also use #D9AF81 with

Dusty Rose 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EFE8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D9CC81 — 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 #D9AF81 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #D9AF81;
  --color-base-rgb: 217 175 129;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.1% 0.078 68.8);
  --color-50: #FCF8F3;
  --color-100: #F6EBDF;
  --color-200: #ECD7C0;
  --color-300: #DAB995;
  --color-400: #C69A6C;
  --color-500: #AA7C4B;
  --color-600: #83623F;
  --color-700: #5D4832;
  --color-800: #3D3123;
  --color-900: #261F17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tan: {
    50: '#FCF8F3',
    100: '#F6EBDF',
    200: '#ECD7C0',
    300: '#DAB995',
    400: '#C69A6C',
    500: '#AA7C4B',
    600: '#83623F',
    700: '#5D4832',
    800: '#3D3123',
    900: '#261F17',
  },
}

$base: #D9AF81;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F3;
$base-100: #F6EBDF;
$base-200: #ECD7C0;
$base-300: #DAB995;
$base-400: #C69A6C;
$base-500: #AA7C4B;
$base-600: #83623F;
$base-700: #5D4832;
$base-800: #3D3123;
$base-900: #261F17;
$base-hover: #CA8D4C;
$base-subtle: #F1E7DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D9AF81",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6EBDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECD7C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAB995",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C69A6C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA7C4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83623F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D4832",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3123",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261F17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}