What color is #DBAB59?

#DBAB59 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 171, 89), and in HSL hsl(38, 64%, 60%).

Is #DBAB59 accessible as text?

On white, #DBAB59 has a contrast ratio of 2.10:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.98:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBAB59, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBAB59?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #DBAB59?

#DBAB59 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5888DA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBAB59 below.

Is #DBAB59 good for buttons?

#DBAB59 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBAB59 — white text only reaches 2.10:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBAB59 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #DBAB59 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#DBAB59 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBAB59

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBAB59 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBAB59 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBAB59 Secondary #B36716 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Fawn 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 #DBAB59 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Fawn 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 #DBAB59 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Fawn 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 #DBAB59 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Fawn 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 #DBAB59 Secondary #F0DEC4 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Fawn 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 Fawn carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DBAB59 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 80/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

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 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

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 #DBAB59

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People also use #DBAB59 with

Light Coral Pear Cornflower 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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EDE1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DAD658 — 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 #DBAB59 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DBAB59;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 171 89;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.9% 0.115 79.1);
  --color-50: #FDF9F2;
  --color-100: #F8EEDD;
  --color-200: #F0DDBC;
  --color-300: #E1C38E;
  --color-400: #CEA764;
  --color-500: #B38942;
  --color-600: #896C39;
  --color-700: #614E2E;
  --color-800: #403521;
  --color-900: #272116;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  fawn: {
    50: '#FDF9F2',
    100: '#F8EEDD',
    200: '#F0DDBC',
    300: '#E1C38E',
    400: '#CEA764',
    500: '#B38942',
    600: '#896C39',
    700: '#614E2E',
    800: '#403521',
    900: '#272116',
  },
}

$base: #DBAB59;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF9F2;
$base-100: #F8EEDD;
$base-200: #F0DDBC;
$base-300: #E1C38E;
$base-400: #CEA764;
$base-500: #B38942;
$base-600: #896C39;
$base-700: #614E2E;
$base-800: #403521;
$base-900: #272116;
$base-hover: #C98F2C;
$base-subtle: #EFE4D2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBAB59",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF9F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EEDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0DDBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1C38E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CEA764",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B38942",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#896C39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#614E2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403521",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272116",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DBAB59

Color Lab

Pairs with #DBAB59

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