What color is #DB8461?

#DB8461 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 132, 97), and in HSL hsl(17, 63%, 62%).

Is #DB8461 accessible as text?

On white, #DB8461 has a contrast ratio of 2.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.49:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB8461, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB8461?

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

What colors go well with #DB8461?

#DB8461 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #61B9DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB8461 below.

Is #DB8461 good for buttons?

#DB8461 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB8461 — white text only reaches 2.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB8461 the same as CSS peru?

No — #DB8461 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB8461 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB8461

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB8461 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB8461 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB8461 Secondary #B66421 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Burnt Sienna 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 #DB8461 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Burnt Sienna 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 #DB8461 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Burnt Sienna 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 #DB8461 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Burnt Sienna 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 #DB8461 Secondary #E3C2B5 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Burnt Sienna 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 Burnt Sienna carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DB8461 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

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 65/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

High

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

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB8461

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DB8461 with

Puce Saffron Picton 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 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E8E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBAC61 — 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 #DB8461 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB8461;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 132 97;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.8% 0.118 42.4);
  --color-50: #FDF5F2;
  --color-100: #F8E5DD;
  --color-200: #F0CBBD;
  --color-300: #E0A68F;
  --color-400: #CD8265;
  --color-500: #B26243;
  --color-600: #88503A;
  --color-700: #613C2E;
  --color-800: #402A21;
  --color-900: #271B16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burnt-sienna: {
    50: '#FDF5F2',
    100: '#F8E5DD',
    200: '#F0CBBD',
    300: '#E0A68F',
    400: '#CD8265',
    500: '#B26243',
    600: '#88503A',
    700: '#613C2E',
    800: '#402A21',
    900: '#271B16',
  },
}

$base: #DB8461;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF5F2;
$base-100: #F8E5DD;
$base-200: #F0CBBD;
$base-300: #E0A68F;
$base-400: #CD8265;
$base-500: #B26243;
$base-600: #88503A;
$base-700: #613C2E;
$base-800: #402A21;
$base-900: #271B16;
$base-hover: #CE5C2F;
$base-subtle: #F0DCD4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB8461",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E5DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0CBBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0A68F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD8265",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B26243",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#88503A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#613C2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402A21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271B16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}