What color is #F0B27F?

#F0B27F is a light, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(240, 178, 127), and in HSL hsl(27, 79%, 72%).

Is #F0B27F accessible as text?

On white, #F0B27F has a contrast ratio of 1.85:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.38:1 (passes). For text placed on #F0B27F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F0B27F?

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

What colors go well with #F0B27F?

#F0B27F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7FBDF0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F0B27F below.

Is #F0B27F good for buttons?

#F0B27F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F0B27F — white text only reaches 1.85:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F0B27F the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #F0B27F is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#F0B27F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F0B27F

Not just a swatch — here's how #F0B27F works with other colors. Named schemes with #F0B27F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F0B27F Secondary #B5651C Accent #737845 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F0B27F Surface #E1CEA8 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 #F0B27F 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F0B27F 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F0B27F Secondary #FFEAD8 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 #F0B27F 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

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 99/100

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 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 24/100

Low

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

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F0B27F

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People also use #F0B27F 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 10.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F0E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F0D87F — 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 #F0B27F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #F0B27F;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 178 127;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.0% 0.098 60.2);
  --color-50: #FEF7F1;
  --color-100: #FCE9DA;
  --color-200: #F6D3B6;
  --color-300: #EBB385;
  --color-400: #DA9258;
  --color-500: #C07335;
  --color-600: #925C30;
  --color-700: #674428;
  --color-800: #432F1D;
  --color-900: #291E14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FEF7F1',
    100: '#FCE9DA',
    200: '#F6D3B6',
    300: '#EBB385',
    400: '#DA9258',
    500: '#C07335',
    600: '#925C30',
    700: '#674428',
    800: '#432F1D',
    900: '#291E14',
  },
}

$base: #F0B27F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF7F1;
$base-100: #FCE9DA;
$base-200: #F6D3B6;
$base-300: #EBB385;
$base-400: #DA9258;
$base-500: #C07335;
$base-600: #925C30;
$base-700: #674428;
$base-800: #432F1D;
$base-900: #291E14;
$base-hover: #E88A3D;
$base-subtle: #F6E8DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F0B27F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF7F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCE9DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6D3B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EBB385",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA9258",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C07335",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#925C30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#674428",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#432F1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291E14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}