What color is #DAB797?

#DAB797 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(218, 183, 151), and in HSL hsl(29, 48%, 72%).

Is #DAB797 accessible as text?

On white, #DAB797 has a contrast ratio of 1.87:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.20:1 (passes). For text placed on #DAB797, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DAB797?

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

What colors go well with #DAB797?

#DAB797 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #95B9DA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DAB797 below.

Is #DAB797 good for buttons?

#DAB797 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DAB797 — white text only reaches 1.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DAB797 the same as CSS tan?

No — #DAB797 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DAB797 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DAB797

Not just a swatch — here's how #DAB797 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DAB797 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DAB797 Secondary #B4661B Accent #737945 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 #DAB797 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #DAB797 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 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 #DAB797 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 #DAB797 Secondary #F6E9DE 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 #DAB797 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 72/100

High

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

Depth 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 70/100

High

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

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

Surface fit 63/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DAB797

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People also use #DAB797 with

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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 9.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F1EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DACD95 — 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 #DAB797 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DAB797;
  --color-base-rgb: 218 183 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.2% 0.059 64.3);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EAE0;
  --color-200: #EAD6C3;
  --color-300: #D7B799;
  --color-400: #C19871;
  --color-500: #A57950;
  --color-600: #7F6043;
  --color-700: #5B4734;
  --color-800: #3C3025;
  --color-900: #251E18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tan: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5EAE0',
    200: '#EAD6C3',
    300: '#D7B799',
    400: '#C19871',
    500: '#A57950',
    600: '#7F6043',
    700: '#5B4734',
    800: '#3C3025',
    900: '#251E18',
  },
}

$base: #DAB797;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EAE0;
$base-200: #EAD6C3;
$base-300: #D7B799;
$base-400: #C19871;
$base-500: #A57950;
$base-600: #7F6043;
$base-700: #5B4734;
$base-800: #3C3025;
$base-900: #251E18;
$base-hover: #C7915F;
$base-subtle: #F1E9E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DAB797",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EAE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAD6C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7B799",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C19871",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A57950",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F6043",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B4734",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251E18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DAB797

Color Lab

Pairs with #DAB797

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