What color is #ECB68C?

#ECB68C is a light, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(236, 182, 140), and in HSL hsl(26, 72%, 74%).

Is #ECB68C accessible as text?

On white, #ECB68C has a contrast ratio of 1.80:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.64:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECB68C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECB68C?

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

What colors go well with #ECB68C?

#ECB68C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8DC3EC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECB68C below.

Is #ECB68C good for buttons?

#ECB68C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECB68C — white text only reaches 1.80:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECB68C the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #ECB68C is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECB68C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECB68C

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECB68C works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECB68C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECB68C Secondary #B5651C Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD 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 #ECB68C Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #ECB68C Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #ECB68C Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E 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 #ECB68C Secondary #FFECDD 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 #ECB68C 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 69/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 25/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

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

Surface fit 57/100

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 #ECB68C

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #ECB68C with

Light Pink Flax Sky Blue Greige Taupe

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 #F9F1EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ECD68D — 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 #ECB68C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECB68C;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 182 140;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.6% 0.084 59.1);
  --color-50: #FDF7F1;
  --color-100: #FAE9DB;
  --color-200: #F3D2B9;
  --color-300: #E6B189;
  --color-400: #D5915D;
  --color-500: #BA723B;
  --color-600: #8E5B34;
  --color-700: #64442A;
  --color-800: #422E1F;
  --color-900: #281D15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FDF7F1',
    100: '#FAE9DB',
    200: '#F3D2B9',
    300: '#E6B189',
    400: '#D5915D',
    500: '#BA723B',
    600: '#8E5B34',
    700: '#64442A',
    800: '#422E1F',
    900: '#281D15',
  },
}

$base: #ECB68C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF7F1;
$base-100: #FAE9DB;
$base-200: #F3D2B9;
$base-300: #E6B189;
$base-400: #D5915D;
$base-500: #BA723B;
$base-600: #8E5B34;
$base-700: #64442A;
$base-800: #422E1F;
$base-900: #281D15;
$base-hover: #E28D4C;
$base-subtle: #F6EAE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECB68C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAE9DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3D2B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E6B189",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D5915D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA723B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E5B34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64442A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#422E1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281D15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}