What color is #DCA677?

#DCA677 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(220, 166, 119), and in HSL hsl(28, 59%, 66%).

Is #DCA677 accessible as text?

On white, #DCA677 has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.76:1 (passes). For text placed on #DCA677, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DCA677?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #DCA677?

#DCA677 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #75ACDB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DCA677 below.

Is #DCA677 good for buttons?

#DCA677 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DCA677 — white text only reaches 2.15:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DCA677 the same as CSS tan?

No — #DCA677 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DCA677 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DCA677

Not just a swatch — here's how #DCA677 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DCA677 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DCA677 Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 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 #DCA677 Surface #EFE9DC 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 #DCA677 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F 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 #DCA677 Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F 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 #DCA677 Secondary #EFDCCB 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 #DCA677 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 92/100

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 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

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 #DCA677

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DCA677 with

Dark Salmon 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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EDE6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DBC775 — 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 #DCA677 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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BLOOM

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DCA677;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 166 119;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.5% 0.089 61.9);
  --color-50: #FCF7F2;
  --color-100: #F7EADE;
  --color-200: #EED5BE;
  --color-300: #DEB592;
  --color-400: #CA9668;
  --color-500: #AE7746;
  --color-600: #865E3C;
  --color-700: #5F4630;
  --color-800: #3F3022;
  --color-900: #271E17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF7F2',
    100: '#F7EADE',
    200: '#EED5BE',
    300: '#DEB592',
    400: '#CA9668',
    500: '#AE7746',
    600: '#865E3C',
    700: '#5F4630',
    800: '#3F3022',
    900: '#271E17',
  },
}

$base: #DCA677;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F2;
$base-100: #F7EADE;
$base-200: #EED5BE;
$base-300: #DEB592;
$base-400: #CA9668;
$base-500: #AE7746;
$base-600: #865E3C;
$base-700: #5F4630;
$base-800: #3F3022;
$base-900: #271E17;
$base-hover: #CE8240;
$base-subtle: #F1E4D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DCA677",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EADE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EED5BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEB592",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CA9668",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AE7746",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#865E3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F4630",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3022",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271E17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}