What color is #DC9003?

#DC9003 is a medium, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(220, 144, 3), and in HSL hsl(39, 97%, 44%).

Is #DC9003 accessible as text?

On white, #DC9003 has a contrast ratio of 2.61:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.03:1 (passes). For text placed on #DC9003, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DC9003?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #DC9003?

#DC9003 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0350DD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DC9003 below.

Is #DC9003 good for buttons?

#DC9003 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DC9003 — white text only reaches 2.61:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DC9003 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #DC9003 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#DC9003 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DC9003

Not just a swatch — here's how #DC9003 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DC9003 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DC9003 Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Butterscotch 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 #DC9003 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Butterscotch 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 #DC9003 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Butterscotch 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 #DC9003 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Butterscotch 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 #DC9003 Secondary #E5CAA9 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Butterscotch 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 Butterscotch carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DC9003 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 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 56/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

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

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DC9003 with

Scarlet Pear Cerulean 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 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E8CE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DDD903 — 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 #DC9003 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DC9003;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 144 3;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.3% 0.152 71.9);
  --color-50: #FEF9F0;
  --color-100: #FDF0D8;
  --color-200: #FCE1B1;
  --color-300: #F6CA79;
  --color-400: #E9B149;
  --color-500: #D09425;
  --color-600: #9D7325;
  --color-700: #6F5320;
  --color-800: #483719;
  --color-900: #2C2311;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  butterscotch: {
    50: '#FEF9F0',
    100: '#FDF0D8',
    200: '#FCE1B1',
    300: '#F6CA79',
    400: '#E9B149',
    500: '#D09425',
    600: '#9D7325',
    700: '#6F5320',
    800: '#483719',
    900: '#2C2311',
  },
}

$base: #DC9003;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF9F0;
$base-100: #FDF0D8;
$base-200: #FCE1B1;
$base-300: #F6CA79;
$base-400: #E9B149;
$base-500: #D09425;
$base-600: #9D7325;
$base-700: #6F5320;
$base-800: #483719;
$base-900: #2C2311;
$base-hover: #B17403;
$base-subtle: #F4DEB5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DC9003",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF9F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF0D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCE1B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F6CA79",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E9B149",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D09425",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D7325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F5320",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#483719",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C2311",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DC9003

Color Lab

Pairs with #DC9003

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