What color is #DDBDA5?

#DDBDA5 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(221, 189, 165), and in HSL hsl(26, 45%, 76%).

Is #DDBDA5 accessible as text?

On white, #DDBDA5 has a contrast ratio of 1.77:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #DDBDA5, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DDBDA5?

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

What colors go well with #DDBDA5?

#DDBDA5 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A6C5DD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DDBDA5 below.

Is #DDBDA5 good for buttons?

#DDBDA5 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DDBDA5 — white text only reaches 1.77:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DDBDA5 the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #DDBDA5 is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#DDBDA5 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DDBDA5

Not just a swatch — here's how #DDBDA5 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DDBDA5 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DDBDA5 Secondary #B5651C Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD 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 #DDBDA5 Surface #F0E9DC 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 #DDBDA5 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #DDBDA5 Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E 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 #DDBDA5 Secondary #FBEFE7 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 #DDBDA5 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 75/100

High

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

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 61/100

High

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

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 19/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 17/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 68/100

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 #DDBDA5 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 10.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7F2EF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DDD0A6 — 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 #DDBDA5 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DDBDA5;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 189 165;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.0% 0.049 58.9);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F4E9E1;
  --color-200: #E8D4C4;
  --color-300: #D5B49B;
  --color-400: #BE9474;
  --color-500: #A27553;
  --color-600: #7D5D45;
  --color-700: #5A4535;
  --color-800: #3B2F26;
  --color-900: #251E19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F4E9E1',
    200: '#E8D4C4',
    300: '#D5B49B',
    400: '#BE9474',
    500: '#A27553',
    600: '#7D5D45',
    700: '#5A4535',
    800: '#3B2F26',
    900: '#251E19',
  },
}

$base: #DDBDA5;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F4E9E1;
$base-200: #E8D4C4;
$base-300: #D5B49B;
$base-400: #BE9474;
$base-500: #A27553;
$base-600: #7D5D45;
$base-700: #5A4535;
$base-800: #3B2F26;
$base-900: #251E19;
$base-hover: #C8956E;
$base-subtle: #F3ECE6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DDBDA5",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E9E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8D4C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5B49B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE9474",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A27553",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D5D45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4535",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2F26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251E19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DDBDA5

Color Lab

Pairs with #DDBDA5

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