What color is #DBA342?

#DBA342 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 163, 66), and in HSL hsl(38, 68%, 56%).

Is #DBA342 accessible as text?

On white, #DBA342 has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.33:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBA342, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBA342?

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

What colors go well with #DBA342?

#DBA342 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #437ADB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBA342 below.

Is #DBA342 good for buttons?

#DBA342 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBA342 — white text only reaches 2.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBA342 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #DBA342 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#DBA342 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBA342

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBA342 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBA342 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBA342 Secondary #B36616 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Goldenrod 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 #DBA342 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Goldenrod 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 #DBA342 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Goldenrod 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 #DBA342 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Goldenrod 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 #DBA342 Secondary #ECD8BA Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DBA342 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 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 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DBA342

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People also use #DBA342 with

Terracotta Pear Royal Blue Greige Army Green

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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EBDE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBD643 — 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 #DBA342 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DBA342;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 163 66;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.1% 0.130 78.0);
  --color-50: #FDF9F2;
  --color-100: #F9EFDC;
  --color-200: #F2DEBB;
  --color-300: #E3C38C;
  --color-400: #D1A861;
  --color-500: #B68A3F;
  --color-600: #8B6C37;
  --color-700: #634F2C;
  --color-800: #413520;
  --color-900: #282115;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  goldenrod: {
    50: '#FDF9F2',
    100: '#F9EFDC',
    200: '#F2DEBB',
    300: '#E3C38C',
    400: '#D1A861',
    500: '#B68A3F',
    600: '#8B6C37',
    700: '#634F2C',
    800: '#413520',
    900: '#282115',
  },
}

$base: #DBA342;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF9F2;
$base-100: #F9EFDC;
$base-200: #F2DEBB;
$base-300: #E3C38C;
$base-400: #D1A861;
$base-500: #B68A3F;
$base-600: #8B6C37;
$base-700: #634F2C;
$base-800: #413520;
$base-900: #282115;
$base-hover: #C08725;
$base-subtle: #EFE2CC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBA342",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF9F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9EFDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2DEBB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3C38C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D1A861",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B68A3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B6C37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#634F2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413520",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282115",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DBA342

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Pairs with #DBA342

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