Burly Wood is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #DEB887, which equals rgb(222, 184, 135) in RGB and hsl(34, 57%, 70%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M17 Y39 K13, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DEB887 - RGB
222, 184, 135 - HSL
34°, 57%, 70% - CMYK
0, 17, 39, 13 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Burly Wood
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style designs. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 11.31:1. Its complementary color is #87ADDE.
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Burly Wood color codes
| HEX | #DEB887 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 184, 135) |
| HSL | hsl(34, 57%, 70%) |
| HSV | 34°, 39%, 87% |
| CMYK | 0%, 17%, 39%, 13% |
| Decimal | 14596231 |
Shades and tints of Burly Wood
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FAF3EB - 100
#F4E7D7 - 200
#EFDCC3 - 300
#E9D0AF - 400
#E4C49B - 500
#DEB887 - 600
#B99971 - 700
#947B5A - 800
#6F5C44 - 900
#4A3D2D - 950
#251F17
Color harmonies for Burly Wood
- Complementary
#87ADDE≈ Pale Soft Sapphire - Analogous −30°
#DE8D87≈ Pale Soft Red - Analogous +30°
#D8DE87≈ Pale Soft Lime - Triadic +120°
#87DEB8≈ Pale Soft Malachite - Triadic +240°
#B887DE≈ Light Muted Grape - Split 150°
#87D8DE≈ Pale Soft Peacock - Split 210°
#8D87DE≈ Light Muted Ultramarine
Contrast and accessibility of Burly Wood
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Burly Wood | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Burly Wood | Aa | 11.31:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Burly Wood
background-color: #DEB887;color: #DEB887;background-color: rgb(222, 184, 135);background-color: hsl(34, 57%, 70%);:root { --color-burly-wood: #DEB887; }class="bg-[#DEB887]"Colors similar to Burly Wood
- Tan
#D2B48C - Pale Soft Persimmon
#E4B595 - Pale Soft Orange
#E4BD95 - Light Soft Tangerine
#DCB374 - Light Soft Amber
#DCBD74 - Pale Soft Cinnabar
#E4AD95 - Light Muted Amber
#CBB686 - Light Muted Marigold
#CBBD86 - Pale Soft Tangerine
#E4C595 - Pale Bright Orange
#F2BD88 - Pale Bright Persimmon
#F2B288 - Light Muted Tangerine
#CBAF86
More brown shades
- Tan
#D2B48C - Peru
#CD853F - Chocolate
#D2691E - Saddle Brown
#8B4513 - Beige
#F5F5DC - Dark Goldenrod
#B8860B - Sienna
#A0522D - Taupe
#483C32 - Rust
#B7410E - Ecru
#C2B280 - Mahogany
#C04000
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Burly Wood?
The HEX code for Burly Wood is #DEB887.
What is the RGB value of Burly Wood?
Burly Wood has an RGB value of 222, 184, 135 (rgb(222, 184, 135)). In HSL it is 34°, 57%, 70%.
What text color should I use on Burly Wood?
Use black text on Burly Wood. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 and black text has 11.31:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Burly Wood?
The complementary color of Burly Wood is #87ADDE. Analogous colors #DE8D87 and #D8DE87 also pair well.