What color is #DFB59D?

#DFB59D is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(223, 181, 157), and in HSL hsl(22, 51%, 75%).

Is #DFB59D accessible as text?

On white, #DFB59D has a contrast ratio of 1.87:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.23:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFB59D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFB59D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #DFB59D?

#DFB59D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FC8E0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFB59D below.

Is #DFB59D good for buttons?

#DFB59D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFB59D — white text only reaches 1.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFB59D the same as CSS tan?

No — #DFB59D is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#DFB59D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFB59D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFB59D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFB59D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFB59D Secondary #B5651F Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Dusty Rose 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 #DFB59D Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose 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 #DFB59D Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #96986E Anchor #3E2C20

Dusty Rose 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 #DFB59D Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Dusty Rose 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 #DFB59D Secondary #F9E9E0 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DFB59D 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 72/100

High

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

Depth 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

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

Surface fit 63/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DFB59D

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People also use #DFB59D with

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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 9.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7F1EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E0CC9F — 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 #DFB59D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFB59D;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 181 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.4% 0.059 51.3);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F6E8E0;
  --color-200: #EBD1C1;
  --color-300: #D9AF97;
  --color-400: #C38E6F;
  --color-500: #A76E4E;
  --color-600: #815841;
  --color-700: #5C4233;
  --color-800: #3D2D24;
  --color-900: #261D18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F6E8E0',
    200: '#EBD1C1',
    300: '#D9AF97',
    400: '#C38E6F',
    500: '#A76E4E',
    600: '#815841',
    700: '#5C4233',
    800: '#3D2D24',
    900: '#261D18',
  },
}

$base: #DFB59D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F6E8E0;
$base-200: #EBD1C1;
$base-300: #D9AF97;
$base-400: #C38E6F;
$base-500: #A76E4E;
$base-600: #815841;
$base-700: #5C4233;
$base-800: #3D2D24;
$base-900: #261D18;
$base-hover: #CD8B65;
$base-subtle: #F3EAE4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFB59D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E8E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBD1C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9AF97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C38E6F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A76E4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#815841",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4233",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261D18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DFB59D

Color Lab

Pairs with #DFB59D

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