burlywood

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DEB887?

RGB(222, 184, 135), HSL(33.8, 56.9%, 70.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 17.1%, 39.2%, 12.9%).

Q: Does #DEB887 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.86:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#DEB887

CSS color

Burlywood (#DEB887) is a warm, sandy tan named after the pale brown of burlywood timber. As a CSS named color, it evokes beach sand, woven natural fiber, and sun-bleached wood, making it a natural choice for outdoor lifestyle brands, coastal design, and warm neutral palettes. Its golden undertones give it more warmth than simple beige.

Color Values

HEX

#DEB887

RGB

222, 184, 135

HSL

33.8, 56.9%, 70.0%

HSV

33.8, 39.2%, 87.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 17.1%, 39.2%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.8045 0.0779 73.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: burlywood

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.