What color is #DEA97B?

#DEA97B is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(222, 169, 123), and in HSL hsl(28, 60%, 68%).

Is #DEA97B accessible as text?

On white, #DEA97B has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.07:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEA97B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEA97B?

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

What colors go well with #DEA97B?

#DEA97B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7CB1DE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEA97B below.

Is #DEA97B good for buttons?

#DEA97B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEA97B — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DEA97B the same as CSS tan?

No — #DEA97B is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DEA97B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DEA97B

Not just a swatch — here's how #DEA97B works with other colors. Named schemes with #DEA97B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DEA97B Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Fawn 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 #DEA97B Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Fawn 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 #DEA97B Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Fawn 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 #DEA97B Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Fawn 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 #DEA97B Secondary #F2DECE Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Fawn 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 Fawn carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DEA97B 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 66/100

High

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DEA97B

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #DEA97B with

Salmon Pink Flax Iceberg 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EEE8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DECB7C — 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 #DEA97B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DEA97B;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 169 123;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.3% 0.087 61.9);
  --color-50: #FCF7F2;
  --color-100: #F8EADE;
  --color-200: #EFD5BE;
  --color-300: #DEB591;
  --color-400: #CB9667;
  --color-500: #AF7746;
  --color-600: #865E3C;
  --color-700: #60462F;
  --color-800: #3F2F22;
  --color-900: #271E16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  fawn: {
    50: '#FCF7F2',
    100: '#F8EADE',
    200: '#EFD5BE',
    300: '#DEB591',
    400: '#CB9667',
    500: '#AF7746',
    600: '#865E3C',
    700: '#60462F',
    800: '#3F2F22',
    900: '#271E16',
  },
}

$base: #DEA97B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F2;
$base-100: #F8EADE;
$base-200: #EFD5BE;
$base-300: #DEB591;
$base-400: #CB9667;
$base-500: #AF7746;
$base-600: #865E3C;
$base-700: #60462F;
$base-800: #3F2F22;
$base-900: #271E16;
$base-hover: #D08645;
$base-subtle: #F2E6DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEA97B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EADE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD5BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEB591",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB9667",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF7746",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#865E3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60462F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271E16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}