What color is #DEA063?

#DEA063 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(222, 160, 99), and in HSL hsl(30, 65%, 63%).

Is #DEA063 accessible as text?

On white, #DEA063 has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEA063, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEA063?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-500 (#FE9A00).

What colors go well with #DEA063?

#DEA063 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #63A1DE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEA063 below.

Is #DEA063 good for buttons?

#DEA063 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEA063 — white text only reaches 2.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DEA063 the same as CSS sandybrown?

No — #DEA063 is not the CSS named color sandybrown, but sandybrown (#F4A460) is the closest CSS named color.

#DEA063 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DEA063

Not just a swatch — here's how #DEA063 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DEA063 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DEA063 Secondary #B4661B Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Buff as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DEA063 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Buff 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 #DEA063 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Buff opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DEA063 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Buff 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DEA063 Secondary #EED7C2 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Buff 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 Buff carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DEA063 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 62/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DEA063

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People also use #DEA063 with

Light Coral Pear Carolina Blue Greige Taupe

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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5ECE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DECA63 — 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 #DEA063 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DEA063;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 160 99;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.2% 0.107 64.5);
  --color-50: #FDF7F2;
  --color-100: #F9EBDD;
  --color-200: #F1D6BC;
  --color-300: #E2B88E;
  --color-400: #CF9963;
  --color-500: #B47A41;
  --color-600: #896138;
  --color-700: #62472D;
  --color-800: #403021;
  --color-900: #271F16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FDF7F2',
    100: '#F9EBDD',
    200: '#F1D6BC',
    300: '#E2B88E',
    400: '#CF9963',
    500: '#B47A41',
    600: '#896138',
    700: '#62472D',
    800: '#403021',
    900: '#271F16',
  },
}

$base: #DEA063;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF7F2;
$base-100: #F9EBDD;
$base-200: #F1D6BC;
$base-300: #E2B88E;
$base-400: #CF9963;
$base-500: #B47A41;
$base-600: #896138;
$base-700: #62472D;
$base-800: #403021;
$base-900: #271F16;
$base-hover: #D3812E;
$base-subtle: #F1E3D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEA063",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9EBDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1D6BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2B88E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF9963",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B47A41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#896138",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62472D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403021",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271F16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DEA063

Color Lab

Pairs with #DEA063

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