What color is #DB994D?

#DB994D is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 153, 77), and in HSL hsl(32, 66%, 58%).

Is #DB994D accessible as text?

On white, #DB994D has a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.68:1 (passes). For text placed on #DB994D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DB994D?

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

What colors go well with #DB994D?

#DB994D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4D8FDB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DB994D below.

Is #DB994D good for buttons?

#DB994D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DB994D — white text only reaches 2.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DB994D the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #DB994D is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#DB994D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DB994D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DB994D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DB994D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DB994D Secondary #B4661A Accent #727945 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 #DB994D Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F 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 #DB994D Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F 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 #DB994D 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 #DB994D Secondary #E9D1B8 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 #DB994D 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 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 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 48/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DB994D

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People also use #DB994D with

Terracotta Pear Cornflower 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 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EADF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBC84D — 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 #DB994D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DB994D;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 153 77;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.3% 0.121 67.7);
  --color-50: #FDF8F2;
  --color-100: #F9ECDC;
  --color-200: #F1D8BB;
  --color-300: #E2BA8D;
  --color-400: #D09D62;
  --color-500: #B57E40;
  --color-600: #8A6438;
  --color-700: #62492D;
  --color-800: #403221;
  --color-900: #281F16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  butterscotch: {
    50: '#FDF8F2',
    100: '#F9ECDC',
    200: '#F1D8BB',
    300: '#E2BA8D',
    400: '#D09D62',
    500: '#B57E40',
    600: '#8A6438',
    700: '#62492D',
    800: '#403221',
    900: '#281F16',
  },
}

$base: #DB994D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF8F2;
$base-100: #F9ECDC;
$base-200: #F1D8BB;
$base-300: #E2BA8D;
$base-400: #D09D62;
$base-500: #B57E40;
$base-600: #8A6438;
$base-700: #62492D;
$base-800: #403221;
$base-900: #281F16;
$base-hover: #C47C28;
$base-subtle: #EFE0CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DB994D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9ECDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1D8BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2BA8D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D09D62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B57E40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A6438",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62492D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403221",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281F16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DB994D

Color Lab

Pairs with #DB994D

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