What color is #EACDB3?

#EACDB3 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(234, 205, 179), and in HSL hsl(28, 57%, 81%).

Is #EACDB3 accessible as text?

On white, #EACDB3 has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #EACDB3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EACDB3?

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

What colors go well with #EACDB3?

#EACDB3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B3D0EA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EACDB3 below.

Is #EACDB3 good for buttons?

#EACDB3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EACDB3 — white text only reaches 1.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EACDB3 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #EACDB3 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#EACDB3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EACDB3

Not just a swatch — here's how #EACDB3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EACDB3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EACDB3 Secondary #B4661B Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Desert Sand 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 #EACDB3 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Desert Sand 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 #EACDB3 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Desert Sand 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 #EACDB3 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Desert Sand 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 #EACDB3 Secondary #FFF8EF Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Desert Sand 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 Desert Sand carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EACDB3 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 79/100

High

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

Depth 13/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 18/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 18/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 10/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 73/100

High

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

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EACDB3 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 12.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F5F1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EADFB3 — 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 #EACDB3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EACDB3;
  --color-base-rgb: 234 205 179;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.6% 0.048 64.0);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F7EADE;
  --color-200: #EDD5BF;
  --color-300: #DCB593;
  --color-400: #C8966A;
  --color-500: #AD7748;
  --color-600: #845F3D;
  --color-700: #5E4630;
  --color-800: #3E3023;
  --color-900: #261E17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  desert-sand: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F7EADE',
    200: '#EDD5BF',
    300: '#DCB593',
    400: '#C8966A',
    500: '#AD7748',
    600: '#845F3D',
    700: '#5E4630',
    800: '#3E3023',
    900: '#261E17',
  },
}

$base: #EACDB3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F7EADE;
$base-200: #EDD5BF;
$base-300: #DCB593;
$base-400: #C8966A;
$base-500: #AD7748;
$base-600: #845F3D;
$base-700: #5E4630;
$base-800: #3E3023;
$base-900: #261E17;
$base-hover: #D8A272;
$base-subtle: #F7F0EA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EACDB3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EADE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD5BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCB593",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8966A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD7748",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#845F3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4630",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3023",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261E17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EACDB3

Color Lab

Pairs with #EACDB3

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