What color is #DBAE73?

#DBAE73 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 174, 115), and in HSL hsl(34, 59%, 65%).

Is #DBAE73 accessible as text?

On white, #DBAE73 has a contrast ratio of 2.04:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBAE73, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBAE73?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #DBAE73?

#DBAE73 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #719FDA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBAE73 below.

Is #DBAE73 good for buttons?

#DBAE73 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBAE73 — white text only reaches 2.04:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBAE73 the same as CSS tan?

No — #DBAE73 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DBAE73 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBAE73

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBAE73 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBAE73 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBAE73 Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DBAE73 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DBAE73 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

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 #DBAE73 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Fawn 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 #DBAE73 Secondary #F2E1CD 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 #DBAE73 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 22/100

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 63/100

High

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

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 #DBAE73

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DBAE73 with

Dark Salmon Flax Iceberg 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 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EEE6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DAD071 — 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 #DBAE73 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DBAE73;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 174 115;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.9% 0.092 73.3);
  --color-50: #FCF8F2;
  --color-100: #F7ECDE;
  --color-200: #EED9BE;
  --color-300: #DEBD92;
  --color-400: #CAA068;
  --color-500: #AE8146;
  --color-600: #86663C;
  --color-700: #5F4B30;
  --color-800: #3F3222;
  --color-900: #272017;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  fawn: {
    50: '#FCF8F2',
    100: '#F7ECDE',
    200: '#EED9BE',
    300: '#DEBD92',
    400: '#CAA068',
    500: '#AE8146',
    600: '#86663C',
    700: '#5F4B30',
    800: '#3F3222',
    900: '#272017',
  },
}

$base: #DBAE73;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F2;
$base-100: #F7ECDE;
$base-200: #EED9BE;
$base-300: #DEBD92;
$base-400: #CAA068;
$base-500: #AE8146;
$base-600: #86663C;
$base-700: #5F4B30;
$base-800: #3F3222;
$base-900: #272017;
$base-hover: #CD8E3C;
$base-subtle: #F0E6D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBAE73",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7ECDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EED9BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEBD92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CAA068",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AE8146",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86663C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F4B30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3222",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272017",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}