What color is #DEC18C?

#DEC18C is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(222, 193, 140), and in HSL hsl(39, 55%, 71%).

Is #DEC18C accessible as text?

On white, #DEC18C has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.11:1 (passes). For text placed on #DEC18C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DEC18C?

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

What colors go well with #DEC18C?

#DEC18C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8CA9DE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DEC18C below.

Is #DEC18C good for buttons?

#DEC18C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DEC18C — white text only reaches 1.73:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DEC18C the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #DEC18C is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#DEC18C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DEC18C

Not just a swatch — here's how #DEC18C works with other colors. Named schemes with #DEC18C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DEC18C Secondary #B36714 Accent #717946 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 #DEC18C 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 #DEC18C Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B53 Accent #929970 Anchor #3E2C1F

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 #DEC18C Accent #ABC4B6 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 #DEC18C Secondary #FCF2DF 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 #DEC18C 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 71/100

High

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

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 99/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 19/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 60/100

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 #DEC18C

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #DEC18C 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 10.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F2EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DEDC8C — 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 #DEC18C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DEC18C;
  --color-base-rgb: 222 193 140;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.3% 0.077 82.2);
  --color-50: #FCF9F3;
  --color-100: #F6EEDF;
  --color-200: #EDDDC0;
  --color-300: #DBC294;
  --color-400: #C7A76B;
  --color-500: #AB894A;
  --color-600: #836B3F;
  --color-700: #5E4E31;
  --color-800: #3E3423;
  --color-900: #262117;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FCF9F3',
    100: '#F6EEDF',
    200: '#EDDDC0',
    300: '#DBC294',
    400: '#C7A76B',
    500: '#AB894A',
    600: '#836B3F',
    700: '#5E4E31',
    800: '#3E3423',
    900: '#262117',
  },
}

$base: #DEC18C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F3;
$base-100: #F6EEDF;
$base-200: #EDDDC0;
$base-300: #DBC294;
$base-400: #C7A76B;
$base-500: #AB894A;
$base-600: #836B3F;
$base-700: #5E4E31;
$base-800: #3E3423;
$base-900: #262117;
$base-hover: #CDA354;
$base-subtle: #F2ECE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DEC18C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6EEDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDDDC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBC294",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7A76B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AB894A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#836B3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4E31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3423",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262117",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}