What color is #DBA678?

#DBA678 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 166, 120), and in HSL hsl(28, 58%, 66%).

Is #DBA678 accessible as text?

On white, #DBA678 has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.74:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBA678, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBA678?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #DBA678?

#DBA678 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #76ACDB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBA678 below.

Is #DBA678 good for buttons?

#DBA678 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBA678 — white text only reaches 2.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBA678 the same as CSS tan?

No — #DBA678 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DBA678 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBA678

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBA678 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBA678 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBA678 Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DBA678 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DBA678 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 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 #DBA678 Accent #ACC3B5 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DBA678 Secondary #EFDBCB 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 #DBA678 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 67/100

High

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DBA678

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DBA678 with

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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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EDE6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBC676 — 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 #DBA678 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DBA678;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 166 120;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.4% 0.087 61.9);
  --color-50: #FCF7F2;
  --color-100: #F7EADE;
  --color-200: #EED5BF;
  --color-300: #DDB592;
  --color-400: #C99669;
  --color-500: #AD7747;
  --color-600: #855E3D;
  --color-700: #5F4630;
  --color-800: #3E3023;
  --color-900: #261E17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF7F2',
    100: '#F7EADE',
    200: '#EED5BF',
    300: '#DDB592',
    400: '#C99669',
    500: '#AD7747',
    600: '#855E3D',
    700: '#5F4630',
    800: '#3E3023',
    900: '#261E17',
  },
}

$base: #DBA678;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F2;
$base-100: #F7EADE;
$base-200: #EED5BF;
$base-300: #DDB592;
$base-400: #C99669;
$base-500: #AD7747;
$base-600: #855E3D;
$base-700: #5F4630;
$base-800: #3E3023;
$base-900: #261E17;
$base-hover: #CC8241;
$base-subtle: #F0E4DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBA678",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EADE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EED5BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DDB592",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C99669",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD7747",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#855E3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F4630",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3023",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261E17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}