What color is #DBA166?

#DBA166 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 161, 102), and in HSL hsl(30, 62%, 63%).

Is #DBA166 accessible as text?

On white, #DBA166 has a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.30:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBA166, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBA166?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-500 (#FE9A00).

What colors go well with #DBA166?

#DBA166 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #66A1DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBA166 below.

Is #DBA166 good for buttons?

#DBA166 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBA166 — white text only reaches 2.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBA166 the same as CSS sandybrown?

No — #DBA166 is not the CSS named color sandybrown, but sandybrown (#F4A460) is the closest CSS named color.

#DBA166 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBA166

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBA166 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBA166 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBA166 Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Buff 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 #DBA166 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Buff 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 #DBA166 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Buff 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 #DBA166 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Buff 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 #DBA166 Secondary #ECD7C3 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Buff 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 Buff carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DBA166 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

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 64/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 40/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DBA166

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DBA166 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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5ECE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBC866 — 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 #DBA166 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DBA166;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 161 102;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.1% 0.102 65.7);
  --color-50: #FDF7F2;
  --color-100: #F8EBDD;
  --color-200: #EFD6BD;
  --color-300: #E0B890;
  --color-400: #CC9966;
  --color-500: #B17A44;
  --color-600: #87613A;
  --color-700: #60472E;
  --color-800: #3F3022;
  --color-900: #271F16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FDF7F2',
    100: '#F8EBDD',
    200: '#EFD6BD',
    300: '#E0B890',
    400: '#CC9966',
    500: '#B17A44',
    600: '#87613A',
    700: '#60472E',
    800: '#3F3022',
    900: '#271F16',
  },
}

$base: #DBA166;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF7F2;
$base-100: #F8EBDD;
$base-200: #EFD6BD;
$base-300: #E0B890;
$base-400: #CC9966;
$base-500: #B17A44;
$base-600: #87613A;
$base-700: #60472E;
$base-800: #3F3022;
$base-900: #271F16;
$base-hover: #CF8132;
$base-subtle: #F0E3D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBA166",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EBDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD6BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0B890",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC9966",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B17A44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87613A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60472E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3022",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271F16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}