What color is #DB8A39?

#DB8A39 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 138, 57), and in HSL hsl(30, 69%, 54%).

Is #DB8A39 accessible as text?

On white, #DB8A39 has a contrast ratio of 2.72:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.71:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB8A39, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB8A39?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #DB8A39?

#DB8A39 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #398ADB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB8A39 below.

Is #DB8A39 good for buttons?

#DB8A39 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB8A39 — white text only reaches 2.72:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB8A39 the same as CSS peru?

No — #DB8A39 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB8A39 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB8A39

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB8A39 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB8A39 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB8A39 Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 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 #DB8A39 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F 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 #DB8A39 Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

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 #DB8A39 Surface #EFE9DC 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 #DB8A39 Secondary #E3C5AD 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 #DB8A39 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 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 59/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB8A39

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People also use #DB8A39 with

Indian Red Pear Dodger 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 6.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E8DC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBC039 — 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 #DB8A39 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB8A39;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 138 57;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.4% 0.136 62.0);
  --color-50: #FDF7F2;
  --color-100: #F9EBDC;
  --color-200: #F2D6BA;
  --color-300: #E4B88B;
  --color-400: #D29960;
  --color-500: #B77A3E;
  --color-600: #8C6136;
  --color-700: #63472C;
  --color-800: #413020;
  --color-900: #281F15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FDF7F2',
    100: '#F9EBDC',
    200: '#F2D6BA',
    300: '#E4B88B',
    400: '#D29960',
    500: '#B77A3E',
    600: '#8C6136',
    700: '#63472C',
    800: '#413020',
    900: '#281F15',
  },
}

$base: #DB8A39;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF7F2;
$base-100: #F9EBDC;
$base-200: #F2D6BA;
$base-300: #E4B88B;
$base-400: #D29960;
$base-500: #B77A3E;
$base-600: #8C6136;
$base-700: #63472C;
$base-800: #413020;
$base-900: #281F15;
$base-hover: #BA6E22;
$base-subtle: #EEDCC9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB8A39",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9EBDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2D6BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E4B88B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D29960",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B77A3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C6136",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#63472C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413020",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281F15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB8A39

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB8A39

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