What color is #DEB57D?

#DEB57D is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(222, 181, 125), and in HSL hsl(35, 60%, 68%).

Is #DEB57D accessible as text?

On white, #DEB57D has a contrast ratio of 1.91:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.01:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEB57D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEB57D?

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

What colors go well with #DEB57D?

#DEB57D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7CA5DE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEB57D below.

Is #DEB57D good for buttons?

#DEB57D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEB57D — white text only reaches 1.91:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DEB57D the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #DEB57D is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#DEB57D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DEB57D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DEB57D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DEB57D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DEB57D Secondary #B46617 Accent #727946 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 #DEB57D 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 #DEB57D Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F 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 #DEB57D Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

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 #DEB57D Secondary #F7E8D4 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 #DEB57D 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 20/100

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 61/100

High

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

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 26/100

Low

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

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DEB57D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DEB57D with

Dark Salmon 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 9.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F0E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DED67C — 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 #DEB57D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DEB57D;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 181 125;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.7% 0.087 74.7);
  --color-50: #FCF8F2;
  --color-100: #F8EDDE;
  --color-200: #EFDABE;
  --color-300: #DEBE91;
  --color-400: #CBA167;
  --color-500: #AF8346;
  --color-600: #86673C;
  --color-700: #604B2F;
  --color-800: #3F3322;
  --color-900: #272016;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FCF8F2',
    100: '#F8EDDE',
    200: '#EFDABE',
    300: '#DEBE91',
    400: '#CBA167',
    500: '#AF8346',
    600: '#86673C',
    700: '#604B2F',
    800: '#3F3322',
    900: '#272016',
  },
}

$base: #DEB57D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F2;
$base-100: #F8EDDE;
$base-200: #EFDABE;
$base-300: #DEBE91;
$base-400: #CBA167;
$base-500: #AF8346;
$base-600: #86673C;
$base-700: #604B2F;
$base-800: #3F3322;
$base-900: #272016;
$base-hover: #D09645;
$base-subtle: #F2E8DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEB57D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EDDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFDABE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEBE91",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CBA167",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF8346",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86673C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#604B2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3322",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272016",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}