What color is #DFBC7E?

#DFBC7E is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(223, 188, 126), and in HSL hsl(38, 60%, 68%).

Is #DFBC7E accessible as text?

On white, #DFBC7E has a contrast ratio of 1.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.63:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFBC7E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFBC7E?

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

What colors go well with #DFBC7E?

#DFBC7E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7CA0DE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFBC7E below.

Is #DFBC7E good for buttons?

#DFBC7E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFBC7E — white text only reaches 1.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFBC7E the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #DFBC7E is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#DFBC7E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFBC7E

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFBC7E works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFBC7E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFBC7E Secondary #B36715 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 #DFBC7E 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 #DFBC7E Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 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 #DFBC7E 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 #DFBC7E Secondary #FAEDD8 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 #DFBC7E 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 68/100

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 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 23/100

Low

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

Surface fit 55/100

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 #DFBC7E

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For branding

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People also use #DFBC7E 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 10.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F1E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DEDB7C — 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 #DFBC7E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #DFBC7E;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 188 126;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.2% 0.089 81.2);
  --color-50: #FCF9F2;
  --color-100: #F8EEDE;
  --color-200: #EFDDBE;
  --color-300: #DEC291;
  --color-400: #CBA667;
  --color-500: #AF8846;
  --color-600: #866B3C;
  --color-700: #604E2F;
  --color-800: #3F3422;
  --color-900: #272116;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FCF9F2',
    100: '#F8EEDE',
    200: '#EFDDBE',
    300: '#DEC291',
    400: '#CBA667',
    500: '#AF8846',
    600: '#866B3C',
    700: '#604E2F',
    800: '#3F3422',
    900: '#272116',
  },
}

$base: #DFBC7E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F2;
$base-100: #F8EEDE;
$base-200: #EFDDBE;
$base-300: #DEC291;
$base-400: #CBA667;
$base-500: #AF8846;
$base-600: #866B3C;
$base-700: #604E2F;
$base-800: #3F3422;
$base-900: #272116;
$base-hover: #D09D45;
$base-subtle: #F2E9DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFBC7E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EEDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFDDBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEC291",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CBA667",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF8846",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#866B3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#604E2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3422",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272116",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}