What color is #DBAE5D?

#DBAE5D is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 174, 93), and in HSL hsl(39, 64%, 61%).

Is #DBAE5D accessible as text?

On white, #DBAE5D has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.22:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBAE5D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBAE5D?

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

What colors go well with #DBAE5D?

#DBAE5D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5C88DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBAE5D below.

Is #DBAE5D good for buttons?

#DBAE5D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBAE5D — white text only reaches 2.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBAE5D the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #DBAE5D is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#DBAE5D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBAE5D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBAE5D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBAE5D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBAE5D Secondary #B36715 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 #DBAE5D Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #92996F 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 #DBAE5D 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 #DBAE5D 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 #DBAE5D Secondary #F1E1C6 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 #DBAE5D 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 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 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 34/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DBAE5D 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 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EEE2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBD95C — 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 #DBAE5D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DBAE5D;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 174 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.5% 0.112 80.5);
  --color-50: #FDF9F2;
  --color-100: #F8EFDD;
  --color-200: #F0DEBC;
  --color-300: #E1C48E;
  --color-400: #CEA964;
  --color-500: #B38B42;
  --color-600: #896D39;
  --color-700: #614F2E;
  --color-800: #403521;
  --color-900: #272116;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  fawn: {
    50: '#FDF9F2',
    100: '#F8EFDD',
    200: '#F0DEBC',
    300: '#E1C48E',
    400: '#CEA964',
    500: '#B38B42',
    600: '#896D39',
    700: '#614F2E',
    800: '#403521',
    900: '#272116',
  },
}

$base: #DBAE5D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF9F2;
$base-100: #F8EFDD;
$base-200: #F0DEBC;
$base-300: #E1C48E;
$base-400: #CEA964;
$base-500: #B38B42;
$base-600: #896D39;
$base-700: #614F2E;
$base-800: #403521;
$base-900: #272116;
$base-hover: #CC942D;
$base-subtle: #F0E6D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBAE5D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF9F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EFDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0DEBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1C48E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CEA964",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B38B42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#896D39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#614F2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403521",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272116",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DBAE5D

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