What color is #DCBC9F?

#DCBC9F is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(220, 188, 159), and in HSL hsl(29, 47%, 74%).

Is #DCBC9F accessible as text?

On white, #DCBC9F has a contrast ratio of 1.79:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.74:1 (passes). For text placed on #DCBC9F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DCBC9F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-300 (#D8D2D0).

What colors go well with #DCBC9F?

#DCBC9F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9EBEDC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DCBC9F below.

Is #DCBC9F good for buttons?

#DCBC9F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DCBC9F — white text only reaches 1.79:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DCBC9F the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #DCBC9F is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#DCBC9F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DCBC9F

Not just a swatch — here's how #DCBC9F works with other colors. Named schemes with #DCBC9F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DCBC9F Secondary #B4661B Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Burlywood 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 #DCBC9F Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Burlywood 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 #DCBC9F Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Burlywood 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 #DCBC9F Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Burlywood 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 #DCBC9F Secondary #FAEEE4 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Burlywood 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 Burlywood carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DCBC9F 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 74/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 64/100

High

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

Vintage feel 48/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 18/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 66/100

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 #DCBC9F 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 10.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F2ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DCD09E — 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 #DCBC9F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DCBC9F;
  --color-base-rgb: 220 188 159;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.5% 0.054 64.2);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EAE0;
  --color-200: #E9D6C3;
  --color-300: #D6B799;
  --color-400: #C09872;
  --color-500: #A47951;
  --color-600: #7E6044;
  --color-700: #5A4734;
  --color-800: #3C3025;
  --color-900: #251E18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5EAE0',
    200: '#E9D6C3',
    300: '#D6B799',
    400: '#C09872',
    500: '#A47951',
    600: '#7E6044',
    700: '#5A4734',
    800: '#3C3025',
    900: '#251E18',
  },
}

$base: #DCBC9F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EAE0;
$base-200: #E9D6C3;
$base-300: #D6B799;
$base-400: #C09872;
$base-500: #A47951;
$base-600: #7E6044;
$base-700: #5A4734;
$base-800: #3C3025;
$base-900: #251E18;
$base-hover: #C89566;
$base-subtle: #F2EBE4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DCBC9F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EAE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D6C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6B799",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C09872",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A47951",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E6044",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4734",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251E18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DCBC9F

Color Lab

Pairs with #DCBC9F

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