What color is #DB7E2D?

#DB7E2D is a medium, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 126, 45), and in HSL hsl(28, 71%, 52%).

Is #DB7E2D accessible as text?

On white, #DB7E2D has a contrast ratio of 2.99:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.03:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB7E2D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB7E2D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #DB7E2D?

#DB7E2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E8ADC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB7E2D below.

Is #DB7E2D good for buttons?

#DB7E2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB7E2D — white text only reaches 2.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB7E2D the same as CSS peru?

No — #DB7E2D is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB7E2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB7E2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB7E2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB7E2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB7E2D Secondary #B5651D Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Bronze 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 #DB7E2D Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Bronze 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 #DB7E2D Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Bronze 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 #DB7E2D Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Bronze 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 #DB7E2D Secondary #DFBDA5 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Bronze 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 Bronze carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DB7E2D 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 93/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 25/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB7E2D

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People also use #DB7E2D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E6DA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DCB92E — 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 #DB7E2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB7E2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 126 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.2% 0.146 56.9);
  --color-50: #FDF7F1;
  --color-100: #FAEADB;
  --color-200: #F3D4B9;
  --color-300: #E5B58A;
  --color-400: #D4955E;
  --color-500: #B9763C;
  --color-600: #8D5E35;
  --color-700: #64452B;
  --color-800: #422F1F;
  --color-900: #281E15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  bronze: {
    50: '#FDF7F1',
    100: '#FAEADB',
    200: '#F3D4B9',
    300: '#E5B58A',
    400: '#D4955E',
    500: '#B9763C',
    600: '#8D5E35',
    700: '#64452B',
    800: '#422F1F',
    900: '#281E15',
  },
}

$base: #DB7E2D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF7F1;
$base-100: #FAEADB;
$base-200: #F3D4B9;
$base-300: #E5B58A;
$base-400: #D4955E;
$base-500: #B9763C;
$base-600: #8D5E35;
$base-700: #64452B;
$base-800: #422F1F;
$base-900: #281E15;
$base-hover: #B5651F;
$base-subtle: #EED9C6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB7E2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAEADB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3D4B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5B58A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D4955E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B9763C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D5E35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64452B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#422F1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281E15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB7E2D

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB7E2D

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