What color is #DCB59E?

#DCB59E is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(220, 181, 158), and in HSL hsl(22, 47%, 74%).

Is #DCB59E accessible as text?

On white, #DCB59E has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.15:1 (passes). For text placed on #DCB59E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DCB59E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #DCB59E?

#DCB59E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9EC5DC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DCB59E below.

Is #DCB59E good for buttons?

#DCB59E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DCB59E — white text only reaches 1.88:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DCB59E the same as CSS tan?

No — #DCB59E is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DCB59E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DCB59E

Not just a swatch — here's how #DCB59E works with other colors. Named schemes with #DCB59E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DCB59E Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Dusty Rose 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 #DCB59E Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose 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 #DCB59E Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Dusty Rose 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 #DCB59E Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Dusty Rose 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 #DCB59E Secondary #F7E8E0 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DCB59E 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 73/100

High

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

Depth 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 73/100

High

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

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 64/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DCB59E with

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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 9.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F1ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DCC99E — 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 #DCB59E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DCB59E;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 181 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.2% 0.055 52.2);
  --color-50: #FBF6F3;
  --color-100: #F5E8E0;
  --color-200: #E9D1C3;
  --color-300: #D6B099;
  --color-400: #C08F72;
  --color-500: #A46F51;
  --color-600: #7E5944;
  --color-700: #5A4234;
  --color-800: #3C2D25;
  --color-900: #251D18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FBF6F3',
    100: '#F5E8E0',
    200: '#E9D1C3',
    300: '#D6B099',
    400: '#C08F72',
    500: '#A46F51',
    600: '#7E5944',
    700: '#5A4234',
    800: '#3C2D25',
    900: '#251D18',
  },
}

$base: #DCB59E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF6F3;
$base-100: #F5E8E0;
$base-200: #E9D1C3;
$base-300: #D6B099;
$base-400: #C08F72;
$base-500: #A46F51;
$base-600: #7E5944;
$base-700: #5A4234;
$base-800: #3C2D25;
$base-900: #251D18;
$base-hover: #C88A66;
$base-subtle: #F2E9E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DCB59E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E8E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D1C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6B099",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C08F72",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A46F51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E5944",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4234",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2D25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251D18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DCB59E

Color Lab

Pairs with #DCB59E

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