What color is #DB9257?

#DB9257 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 146, 87), and in HSL hsl(27, 65%, 60%).

Is #DB9257 accessible as text?

On white, #DB9257 has a contrast ratio of 2.54:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB9257, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB9257?

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

What colors go well with #DB9257?

#DB9257 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #57A0DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB9257 below.

Is #DB9257 good for buttons?

#DB9257 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB9257 — white text only reaches 2.54:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB9257 the same as CSS peru?

No — #DB9257 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB9257 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB9257

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB9257 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB9257 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB9257 Secondary #B5651C Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Butterscotch 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 #DB9257 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Butterscotch 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 #DB9257 Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Butterscotch 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 #DB9257 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Butterscotch 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 #DB9257 Secondary #E7CCB8 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Butterscotch 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 Butterscotch carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DB9257 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 84/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

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 63/100

High

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 52/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

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 #DB9257

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People also use #DB9257 with

Light Coral Pear Carolina Blue Greige Taupe

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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EAE1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBBF57 — 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 #DB9257 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB9257;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 146 87;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.1% 0.116 58.4);
  --color-50: #FDF7F2;
  --color-100: #F9E9DD;
  --color-200: #F1D4BC;
  --color-300: #E2B38E;
  --color-400: #CF9463;
  --color-500: #B47541;
  --color-600: #895D38;
  --color-700: #62452D;
  --color-800: #402F21;
  --color-900: #271E16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  butterscotch: {
    50: '#FDF7F2',
    100: '#F9E9DD',
    200: '#F1D4BC',
    300: '#E2B38E',
    400: '#CF9463',
    500: '#B47541',
    600: '#895D38',
    700: '#62452D',
    800: '#402F21',
    900: '#271E16',
  },
}

$base: #DB9257;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF7F2;
$base-100: #F9E9DD;
$base-200: #F1D4BC;
$base-300: #E2B38E;
$base-400: #CF9463;
$base-500: #B47541;
$base-600: #895D38;
$base-700: #62452D;
$base-800: #402F21;
$base-900: #271E16;
$base-hover: #CA722B;
$base-subtle: #F0DFD1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB9257",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E9DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1D4BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2B38E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF9463",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B47541",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#895D38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62452D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402F21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271E16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB9257

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB9257

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