What color is #DCA47E?

#DCA47E is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(220, 164, 126), and in HSL hsl(24, 57%, 68%).

Is #DCA47E accessible as text?

On white, #DCA47E has a contrast ratio of 2.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.65:1 (passes). For text placed on #DCA47E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DCA47E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #DCA47E?

#DCA47E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7FB7DC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DCA47E below.

Is #DCA47E good for buttons?

#DCA47E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DCA47E — white text only reaches 2.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DCA47E the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #DCA47E is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#DCA47E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DCA47E

Not just a swatch — here's how #DCA47E works with other colors. Named schemes with #DCA47E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DCA47E Secondary #B5651D Accent #747844 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DCA47E 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DCA47E Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 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 #DCA47E Accent #ACC3B4 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DCA47E Secondary #EFDACD 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 #DCA47E 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

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 66/100

High

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 52/100

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 #DCA47E

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DCA47E with

Salmon Pink Flax Maya 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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EDE8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DCC37F — 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 #DCA47E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

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AVELINE

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DCA47E;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 164 126;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.2% 0.084 55.2);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F7E8DE;
  --color-200: #EDD2BF;
  --color-300: #DCB093;
  --color-400: #C8906A;
  --color-500: #AD7048;
  --color-600: #845A3D;
  --color-700: #5E4330;
  --color-800: #3E2E23;
  --color-900: #261D17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F7E8DE',
    200: '#EDD2BF',
    300: '#DCB093',
    400: '#C8906A',
    500: '#AD7048',
    600: '#845A3D',
    700: '#5E4330',
    800: '#3E2E23',
    900: '#261D17',
  },
}

$base: #DCA47E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F7E8DE;
$base-200: #EDD2BF;
$base-300: #DCB093;
$base-400: #C8906A;
$base-500: #AD7048;
$base-600: #845A3D;
$base-700: #5E4330;
$base-800: #3E2E23;
$base-900: #261D17;
$base-hover: #CD7D48;
$base-subtle: #F1E4DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DCA47E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E8DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD2BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCB093",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8906A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD7048",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#845A3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4330",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261D17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}