What color is #DCA256?

#DCA256 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(220, 162, 86), and in HSL hsl(34, 66%, 60%).

Is #DCA256 accessible as text?

On white, #DCA256 has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #DCA256, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DCA256?

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

What colors go well with #DCA256?

#DCA256 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5690DC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DCA256 below.

Is #DCA256 good for buttons?

#DCA256 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DCA256 — white text only reaches 2.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DCA256 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #DCA256 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#DCA256 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DCA256

Not just a swatch — here's how #DCA256 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DCA256 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DCA256 Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #DCA256 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F 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 #DCA256 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

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 #DCA256 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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 #DCA256 Secondary #EDD8BF 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 #DCA256 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

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 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DCA256

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People also use #DCA256 with

Light Coral Pear Cornflower Blue 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 #F4ECE1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DCCF56 — 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 #DCA256 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DCA256;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 162 86;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.2% 0.116 71.9);
  --color-50: #FDF8F2;
  --color-100: #F9ECDC;
  --color-200: #F1DABB;
  --color-300: #E2BD8D;
  --color-400: #D0A062;
  --color-500: #B58240;
  --color-600: #8A6638;
  --color-700: #624B2D;
  --color-800: #403321;
  --color-900: #282016;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FDF8F2',
    100: '#F9ECDC',
    200: '#F1DABB',
    300: '#E2BD8D',
    400: '#D0A062',
    500: '#B58240',
    600: '#8A6638',
    700: '#624B2D',
    800: '#403321',
    900: '#282016',
  },
}

$base: #DCA256;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF8F2;
$base-100: #F9ECDC;
$base-200: #F1DABB;
$base-300: #E2BD8D;
$base-400: #D0A062;
$base-500: #B58240;
$base-600: #8A6638;
$base-700: #624B2D;
$base-800: #403321;
$base-900: #282016;
$base-hover: #CB852A;
$base-subtle: #F0E2D1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DCA256",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9ECDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1DABB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2BD8D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D0A062",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B58240",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A6638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#624B2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403321",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282016",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DCA256

Color Lab

Pairs with #DCA256

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