What color is #DDC992?

#DDC992 is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(221, 201, 146), and in HSL hsl(44, 52%, 72%).

Is #DDC992 accessible as text?

On white, #DDC992 has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.84:1 (passes). For text placed on #DDC992, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DDC992?

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

What colors go well with #DDC992?

#DDC992 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #92A6DD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DDC992 below.

Is #DDC992 good for buttons?

#DDC992 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DDC992 — white text only reaches 1.63:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DDC992 the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #DDC992 is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#DDC992 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DDC992

Not just a swatch — here's how #DDC992 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DDC992 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DDC992 Secondary #B26711 Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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 #DDC992 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 #DDC992 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

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 #DDC992 Accent #AAC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163747

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 #DDC992 Secondary #FFF8E5 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 #DDC992 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 72/100

High

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

Depth 16/100

Very 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 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 16/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 62/100

High

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

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DDC992

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DDC992 with

Baby Pink Celadon Iceberg Greige Army Green

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 11.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F3EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D8DD92 — 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 #DDC992 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DDC992;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 201 146;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.9% 0.075 90.4);
  --color-50: #FCF9F3;
  --color-100: #F6F0DF;
  --color-200: #EBE0C1;
  --color-300: #D9C796;
  --color-400: #C4AD6E;
  --color-500: #A8904D;
  --color-600: #817041;
  --color-700: #5C5132;
  --color-800: #3D3624;
  --color-900: #262218;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FCF9F3',
    100: '#F6F0DF',
    200: '#EBE0C1',
    300: '#D9C796',
    400: '#C4AD6E',
    500: '#A8904D',
    600: '#817041',
    700: '#5C5132',
    800: '#3D3624',
    900: '#262218',
  },
}

$base: #DDC992;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F3;
$base-100: #F6F0DF;
$base-200: #EBE0C1;
$base-300: #D9C796;
$base-400: #C4AD6E;
$base-500: #A8904D;
$base-600: #817041;
$base-700: #5C5132;
$base-800: #3D3624;
$base-900: #262218;
$base-hover: #CBAD5B;
$base-subtle: #F2EEE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DDC992",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F0DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBE0C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9C796",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4AD6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8904D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#817041",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5132",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3624",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262218",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}