What color is #DDBC8D?

#DDBC8D is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(221, 188, 141), and in HSL hsl(35, 54%, 71%).

Is #DDBC8D accessible as text?

On white, #DDBC8D has a contrast ratio of 1.80:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.65:1 (passes). For text placed on #DDBC8D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DDBC8D?

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

What colors go well with #DDBC8D?

#DDBC8D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8DAEDD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DDBC8D below.

Is #DDBC8D good for buttons?

#DDBC8D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DDBC8D — white text only reaches 1.80:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DDBC8D the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #DDBC8D is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#DDBC8D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DDBC8D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DDBC8D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DDBC8D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DDBC8D Secondary #B36617 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

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 #DDBC8D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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 #DDBC8D Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C1F

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 #DDBC8D Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

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 #DDBC8D Secondary #F9EEDD 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 #DDBC8D 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 71/100

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 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

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 60/100

High

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

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DDBC8D

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People also use #DDBC8D 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 10.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F1EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DDD68D — 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 #DDBC8D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DDBC8D;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 188 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.3% 0.073 76.2);
  --color-50: #FCF8F3;
  --color-100: #F6EDDF;
  --color-200: #ECDAC0;
  --color-300: #DABD95;
  --color-400: #C6A06C;
  --color-500: #AA824B;
  --color-600: #83673F;
  --color-700: #5D4B32;
  --color-800: #3D3323;
  --color-900: #262017;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FCF8F3',
    100: '#F6EDDF',
    200: '#ECDAC0',
    300: '#DABD95',
    400: '#C6A06C',
    500: '#AA824B',
    600: '#83673F',
    700: '#5D4B32',
    800: '#3D3323',
    900: '#262017',
  },
}

$base: #DDBC8D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F3;
$base-100: #F6EDDF;
$base-200: #ECDAC0;
$base-300: #DABD95;
$base-400: #C6A06C;
$base-500: #AA824B;
$base-600: #83673F;
$base-700: #5D4B32;
$base-800: #3D3323;
$base-900: #262017;
$base-hover: #CC9B55;
$base-subtle: #F2EAE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DDBC8D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6EDDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECDAC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DABD95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C6A06C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA824B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83673F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D4B32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3323",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262017",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}