What color is #DC8137?

#DC8137 is a medium, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(220, 129, 55), and in HSL hsl(27, 70%, 54%).

Is #DC8137 accessible as text?

On white, #DC8137 has a contrast ratio of 2.90:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.24:1 (passes). For text placed on #DC8137, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DC8137?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #DC8137?

#DC8137 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3892DC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DC8137 below.

Is #DC8137 good for buttons?

#DC8137 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DC8137 — white text only reaches 2.90:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DC8137 the same as CSS peru?

No — #DC8137 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#DC8137 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DC8137

Not just a swatch — here's how #DC8137 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DC8137 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DC8137 Secondary #B5651D Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Peru 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 #DC8137 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Peru 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 #DC8137 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Peru 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 #DC8137 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Peru 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 #DC8137 Secondary #E1BFA9 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Peru 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 Peru carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DC8137 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 92/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 65/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 27/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DC8137

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People also use #DC8137 with

Blush Pink Pear Cornflower Blue Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E6DC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DCB838 — 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 #DC8137 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DC8137;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 129 55;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.9% 0.142 56.1);
  --color-50: #FDF7F1;
  --color-100: #FAE9DB;
  --color-200: #F3D3BA;
  --color-300: #E5B38A;
  --color-400: #D3935F;
  --color-500: #B8743D;
  --color-600: #8C5D35;
  --color-700: #64452B;
  --color-800: #412F20;
  --color-900: #281E15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FDF7F1',
    100: '#FAE9DB',
    200: '#F3D3BA',
    300: '#E5B38A',
    400: '#D3935F',
    500: '#B8743D',
    600: '#8C5D35',
    700: '#64452B',
    800: '#412F20',
    900: '#281E15',
  },
}

$base: #DC8137;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF7F1;
$base-100: #FAE9DB;
$base-200: #F3D3BA;
$base-300: #E5B38A;
$base-400: #D3935F;
$base-500: #B8743D;
$base-600: #8C5D35;
$base-700: #64452B;
$base-800: #412F20;
$base-900: #281E15;
$base-hover: #BB6621;
$base-subtle: #EFDAC9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DC8137",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAE9DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3D3BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5B38A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D3935F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B8743D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C5D35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64452B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412F20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281E15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DC8137

Color Lab

Pairs with #DC8137

UI roles & guardrails

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