What color is #EDCCB4?

#EDCCB4 is a pale, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(237, 204, 180), and in HSL hsl(25, 61%, 82%).

Is #EDCCB4 accessible as text?

On white, #EDCCB4 has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #EDCCB4, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EDCCB4?

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

What colors go well with #EDCCB4?

#EDCCB4 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B5D6ED. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EDCCB4 below.

Is #EDCCB4 good for buttons?

#EDCCB4 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EDCCB4 — white text only reaches 1.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EDCCB4 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #EDCCB4 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#EDCCB4 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EDCCB4

Not just a swatch — here's how #EDCCB4 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EDCCB4 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EDCCB4 Secondary #B5651D Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD 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 #EDCCB4 Surface #F0E9DC 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 #EDCCB4 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #EDCCB4 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E 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 #EDCCB4 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 #EDCCB4 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 65/100

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 62/100

High

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 19/100

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 72/100

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 #EDCCB4 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 #FAF5F2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EDDFB5 — 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 #EDCCB4 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EDCCB4;
  --color-base-rgb: 237 204 180;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.7% 0.049 58.1);
  --color-50: #FCF6F2;
  --color-100: #F8E8DD;
  --color-200: #EFD2BD;
  --color-300: #DFB190;
  --color-400: #CB9167;
  --color-500: #B07145;
  --color-600: #875B3B;
  --color-700: #60432F;
  --color-800: #3F2E22;
  --color-900: #271D16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  desert-sand: {
    50: '#FCF6F2',
    100: '#F8E8DD',
    200: '#EFD2BD',
    300: '#DFB190',
    400: '#CB9167',
    500: '#B07145',
    600: '#875B3B',
    700: '#60432F',
    800: '#3F2E22',
    900: '#271D16',
  },
}

$base: #EDCCB4;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F2;
$base-100: #F8E8DD;
$base-200: #EFD2BD;
$base-300: #DFB190;
$base-400: #CB9167;
$base-500: #B07145;
$base-600: #875B3B;
$base-700: #60432F;
$base-800: #3F2E22;
$base-900: #271D16;
$base-hover: #DD9E72;
$base-subtle: #F8F0EB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EDCCB4",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD2BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFB190",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB9167",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B07145",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#875B3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60432F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2E22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271D16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EDCCB4

Color Lab

Pairs with #EDCCB4

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