What color is #DB993B?

#DB993B is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 153, 59), and in HSL hsl(35, 69%, 55%).

Is #DB993B accessible as text?

On white, #DB993B has a contrast ratio of 2.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.63:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB993B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB993B?

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

What colors go well with #DB993B?

#DB993B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3D7FDB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB993B below.

Is #DB993B good for buttons?

#DB993B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB993B — white text only reaches 2.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB993B the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #DB993B is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB993B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB993B

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB993B works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB993B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB993B Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #DB993B Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F 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 #DB993B Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

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 #DB993B Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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 #DB993B Secondary #E8D0B4 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 #DB993B 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 87/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

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 55/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 49/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

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 #DB993B

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People also use #DB993B with

Terracotta Pear True 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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EADD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBCE3D — 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 #DB993B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB993B;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 153 59;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.1% 0.133 72.1);
  --color-50: #FDF8F2;
  --color-100: #F9EDDC;
  --color-200: #F2DBBA;
  --color-300: #E4BF8B;
  --color-400: #D2A360;
  --color-500: #B7853E;
  --color-600: #8C6836;
  --color-700: #634C2C;
  --color-800: #413320;
  --color-900: #282015;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  butterscotch: {
    50: '#FDF8F2',
    100: '#F9EDDC',
    200: '#F2DBBA',
    300: '#E4BF8B',
    400: '#D2A360',
    500: '#B7853E',
    600: '#8C6836',
    700: '#634C2C',
    800: '#413320',
    900: '#282015',
  },
}

$base: #DB993B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF8F2;
$base-100: #F9EDDC;
$base-200: #F2DBBA;
$base-300: #E4BF8B;
$base-400: #D2A360;
$base-500: #B7853E;
$base-600: #8C6836;
$base-700: #634C2C;
$base-800: #413320;
$base-900: #282015;
$base-hover: #BE7D23;
$base-subtle: #EFE0CB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB993B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9EDDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2DBBA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E4BF8B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D2A360",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B7853E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C6836",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#634C2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413320",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282015",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB993B

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB993B

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