What color is #DBAF7D?

#DBAF7D is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(219, 175, 125), and in HSL hsl(32, 57%, 67%).

Is #DBAF7D accessible as text?

On white, #DBAF7D has a contrast ratio of 2.01:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.44:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBAF7D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBAF7D?

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

What colors go well with #DBAF7D?

#DBAF7D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7BA8DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBAF7D below.

Is #DBAF7D good for buttons?

#DBAF7D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBAF7D — white text only reaches 2.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBAF7D the same as CSS tan?

No — #DBAF7D is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DBAF7D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBAF7D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBAF7D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBAF7D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBAF7D Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #DBAF7D 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 #DBAF7D Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F 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 #DBAF7D Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2B314B

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 #DBAF7D Secondary #F2E2D1 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 #DBAF7D 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

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 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 29/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 54/100

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 #DBAF7D

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For branding

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People also use #DBAF7D 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EFE7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBCE7B — 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 #DBAF7D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

AVELINE

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DBAF7D;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 175 125;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.2% 0.083 69.7);
  --color-50: #FCF8F3;
  --color-100: #F7EBDE;
  --color-200: #EDD8BF;
  --color-300: #DCBA93;
  --color-400: #C89C6A;
  --color-500: #AD7E48;
  --color-600: #84633D;
  --color-700: #5E4930;
  --color-800: #3E3123;
  --color-900: #261F17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  fawn: {
    50: '#FCF8F3',
    100: '#F7EBDE',
    200: '#EDD8BF',
    300: '#DCBA93',
    400: '#C89C6A',
    500: '#AD7E48',
    600: '#84633D',
    700: '#5E4930',
    800: '#3E3123',
    900: '#261F17',
  },
}

$base: #DBAF7D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F3;
$base-100: #F7EBDE;
$base-200: #EDD8BF;
$base-300: #DCBA93;
$base-400: #C89C6A;
$base-500: #AD7E48;
$base-600: #84633D;
$base-700: #5E4930;
$base-800: #3E3123;
$base-900: #261F17;
$base-hover: #CC8D45;
$base-subtle: #F1E6DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBAF7D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EBDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD8BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCBA93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C89C6A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD7E48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84633D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4930",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3123",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261F17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}