What color is #DB8048?

#DB8048 is a medium red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 128, 72), and in HSL hsl(23, 67%, 57%).

Is #DB8048 accessible as text?

On white, #DB8048 has a contrast ratio of 2.92:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.19:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB8048, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB8048?

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

What colors go well with #DB8048?

#DB8048 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #48A2DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB8048 below.

Is #DB8048 good for buttons?

#DB8048 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB8048 — white text only reaches 2.92:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB8048 the same as CSS peru?

No — #DB8048 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB8048 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB8048

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB8048 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB8048 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB8048 Secondary #B5651F Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Peru 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 #DB8048 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #96986E Anchor #3E2C20

Peru 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 #DB8048 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Peru 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 #DB8048 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Peru 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 #DB8048 Secondary #E1BFAC Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Peru 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 Peru carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DB8048 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 90/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

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 60/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 65/100

High

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

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

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB8048

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DB8048 with

Pale Violet Red Citrine Carolina Blue Greige Taupe

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 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E7DE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBB148 — 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 #DB8048 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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Studio

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Packaging

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB8048;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 128 72;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.8% 0.133 50.6);
  --color-50: #FDF6F2;
  --color-100: #F9E7DC;
  --color-200: #F1D0BB;
  --color-300: #E3AE8C;
  --color-400: #D08C62;
  --color-500: #B56D3F;
  --color-600: #8B5737;
  --color-700: #62412C;
  --color-800: #412D20;
  --color-900: #281C16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FDF6F2',
    100: '#F9E7DC',
    200: '#F1D0BB',
    300: '#E3AE8C',
    400: '#D08C62',
    500: '#B56D3F',
    600: '#8B5737',
    700: '#62412C',
    800: '#412D20',
    900: '#281C16',
  },
}

$base: #DB8048;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF6F2;
$base-100: #F9E7DC;
$base-200: #F1D0BB;
$base-300: #E3AE8C;
$base-400: #D08C62;
$base-500: #B56D3F;
$base-600: #8B5737;
$base-700: #62412C;
$base-800: #412D20;
$base-900: #281C16;
$base-hover: #C26226;
$base-subtle: #EFDACD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB8048",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF6F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E7DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1D0BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3AE8C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D08C62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B56D3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B5737",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62412C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412D20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281C16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}