What color is #DFC09E?

#DFC09E is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(223, 192, 158), and in HSL hsl(31, 50%, 75%).

Is #DFC09E accessible as text?

On white, #DFC09E has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.17:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFC09E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFC09E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-300 (#D8D2D0).

What colors go well with #DFC09E?

#DFC09E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FBEDF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFC09E below.

Is #DFC09E good for buttons?

#DFC09E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFC09E — white text only reaches 1.73:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFC09E the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #DFC09E is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#DFC09E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFC09E

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFC09E works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFC09E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFC09E Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #DFC09E 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 #DFC09E Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F 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 #DFC09E Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

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 #DFC09E Secondary #FDF2E6 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 #DFC09E 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 74/100

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 74/100

High

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

Vintage feel 48/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 17/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 66/100

High

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

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DFC09E 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 10.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7F2EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFD69F — 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 #DFC09E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFC09E;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 192 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.6% 0.058 69.5);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EBE0;
  --color-200: #EBD7C2;
  --color-300: #D8B997;
  --color-400: #C29A70;
  --color-500: #A67C4E;
  --color-600: #806242;
  --color-700: #5C4833;
  --color-800: #3C3124;
  --color-900: #251F18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F5EBE0',
    200: '#EBD7C2',
    300: '#D8B997',
    400: '#C29A70',
    500: '#A67C4E',
    600: '#806242',
    700: '#5C4833',
    800: '#3C3124',
    900: '#251F18',
  },
}

$base: #DFC09E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EBE0;
$base-200: #EBD7C2;
$base-300: #D8B997;
$base-400: #C29A70;
$base-500: #A67C4E;
$base-600: #806242;
$base-700: #5C4833;
$base-800: #3C3124;
$base-900: #251F18;
$base-hover: #CC9B66;
$base-subtle: #F3ECE5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFC09E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EBE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBD7C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8B997",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C29A70",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A67C4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#806242",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4833",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3124",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DFC09E

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