What color is #DCA170?

#DCA170 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(220, 161, 112), and in HSL hsl(27, 61%, 65%).

Is #DCA170 accessible as text?

On white, #DCA170 has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.38:1 (passes). For text placed on #DCA170, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DCA170?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-500 (#FE9A00).

What colors go well with #DCA170?

#DCA170 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6FABDC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DCA170 below.

Is #DCA170 good for buttons?

#DCA170 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DCA170 — white text only reaches 2.24:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DCA170 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DCA170 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#DCA170 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DCA170

Not just a swatch — here's how #DCA170 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DCA170 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DCA170 Secondary #B5651C Accent #737845 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Buff 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 #DCA170 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Buff 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 #DCA170 Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Buff 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 #DCA170 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Buff 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 #DCA170 Secondary #EDD8C7 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Buff 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 Buff carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DCA170 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 67/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DCA170

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DCA170 with

Light Coral 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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5ECE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DCC56F — 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 #DCA170 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DCA170;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 161 112;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.4% 0.095 60.3);
  --color-50: #FCF7F2;
  --color-100: #F8E9DD;
  --color-200: #EFD4BD;
  --color-300: #DFB490;
  --color-400: #CB9467;
  --color-500: #B07545;
  --color-600: #875D3B;
  --color-700: #60452F;
  --color-800: #3F2F22;
  --color-900: #271E16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF7F2',
    100: '#F8E9DD',
    200: '#EFD4BD',
    300: '#DFB490',
    400: '#CB9467',
    500: '#B07545',
    600: '#875D3B',
    700: '#60452F',
    800: '#3F2F22',
    900: '#271E16',
  },
}

$base: #DCA170;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F2;
$base-100: #F8E9DD;
$base-200: #EFD4BD;
$base-300: #DFB490;
$base-400: #CB9467;
$base-500: #B07545;
$base-600: #875D3B;
$base-700: #60452F;
$base-800: #3F2F22;
$base-900: #271E16;
$base-hover: #CF7D3A;
$base-subtle: #F1E3D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DCA170",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E9DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD4BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFB490",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB9467",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B07545",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#875D3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60452F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271E16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}