What color is #DEC081?

#DEC081 is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(222, 192, 129), and in HSL hsl(41, 58%, 69%).

Is #DEC081 accessible as text?

On white, #DEC081 has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEC081, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEC081?

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

What colors go well with #DEC081?

#DEC081 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #829FDE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEC081 below.

Is #DEC081 good for buttons?

#DEC081 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEC081 — white text only reaches 1.76:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DEC081 the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #DEC081 is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#DEC081 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DEC081

Not just a swatch — here's how #DEC081 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DEC081 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DEC081 Secondary #B36713 Accent #707947 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 #DEC081 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 #DEC081 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 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 #DEC081 Accent #AAC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

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 #DEC081 Secondary #FBF1DB 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 #DEC081 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 69/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very 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 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 25/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

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

Surface fit 56/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DEC081

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DEC081 with

Dusty Rose Flax 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 10.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F2E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DCDE82 — 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 #DEC081 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DEC081;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 192 129;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.9% 0.088 85.1);
  --color-50: #FCF9F2;
  --color-100: #F7EFDE;
  --color-200: #EEDFBF;
  --color-300: #DDC592;
  --color-400: #C9AB69;
  --color-500: #AD8D47;
  --color-600: #856E3D;
  --color-700: #5F5030;
  --color-800: #3E3623;
  --color-900: #262117;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FCF9F2',
    100: '#F7EFDE',
    200: '#EEDFBF',
    300: '#DDC592',
    400: '#C9AB69',
    500: '#AD8D47',
    600: '#856E3D',
    700: '#5F5030',
    800: '#3E3623',
    900: '#262117',
  },
}

$base: #DEC081;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F2;
$base-100: #F7EFDE;
$base-200: #EEDFBF;
$base-300: #DDC592;
$base-400: #C9AB69;
$base-500: #AD8D47;
$base-600: #856E3D;
$base-700: #5F5030;
$base-800: #3E3623;
$base-900: #262117;
$base-hover: #CFA54B;
$base-subtle: #F2EBDD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEC081",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EFDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEDFBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DDC592",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C9AB69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD8D47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#856E3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F5030",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3623",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262117",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}