What color is #DAAA7D?

#DAAA7D is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(218, 170, 125), and in HSL hsl(29, 56%, 67%).

Is #DAAA7D accessible as text?

On white, #DAAA7D has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.03:1 (passes). For text placed on #DAAA7D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DAAA7D?

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

What colors go well with #DAAA7D?

#DAAA7D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7CACDA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DAAA7D below.

Is #DAAA7D good for buttons?

#DAAA7D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DAAA7D — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DAAA7D the same as CSS tan?

No — #DAAA7D is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DAAA7D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DAAA7D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DAAA7D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DAAA7D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DAAA7D Secondary #B4661B Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Fawn 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 #DAAA7D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Fawn 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 #DAAA7D Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Fawn 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 #DAAA7D Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Fawn 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 #DAAA7D Secondary #F0DECF Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Fawn 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 Fawn carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DAAA7D 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DAAA7D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DAAA7D with

Dark Salmon 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EEE7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DAC97C — 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 #DAAA7D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DAAA7D;
  --color-base-rgb: 218 170 125;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.2% 0.082 64.3);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F7EADF;
  --color-200: #EDD5BF;
  --color-300: #DCB693;
  --color-400: #C7976B;
  --color-500: #AC7949;
  --color-600: #84603E;
  --color-700: #5E4731;
  --color-800: #3E3023;
  --color-900: #261E17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  fawn: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F7EADF',
    200: '#EDD5BF',
    300: '#DCB693',
    400: '#C7976B',
    500: '#AC7949',
    600: '#84603E',
    700: '#5E4731',
    800: '#3E3023',
    900: '#261E17',
  },
}

$base: #DAAA7D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F7EADF;
$base-200: #EDD5BF;
$base-300: #DCB693;
$base-400: #C7976B;
$base-500: #AC7949;
$base-600: #84603E;
$base-700: #5E4731;
$base-800: #3E3023;
$base-900: #261E17;
$base-hover: #CB8646;
$base-subtle: #F0E5DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DAAA7D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EADF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD5BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCB693",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7976B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC7949",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84603E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4731",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3023",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261E17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}