Color Details and Palettes for #DDB481

Details about the color Burlywood

Closest web-safe match: #CCCC99

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About Color Hex #ddb481

The color Burlywood, with hexadecimal code #ddb481, sits in the orange color family, typically linked to enthusiasm, creativity, and warmth. Orange hues stimulate appetite and social interaction, which is why food brands and community platforms favor them. Additionally, it evokes emotions such as Softness, Delicacy, Calmness, Relaxation and Friendliness. Orange is associated with spirituality and courage in some cultures, such as in Hinduism and Buddhism. In Western cultures, it often represents autumn, harvest, and creativity. At 58% saturation, this color is clearly chromatic yet balanced—colorful enough to be distinctive without overwhelming adjacent content. At 69% lightness, it strikes an approachable, open balance—bright enough to feel welcoming yet substantial enough to carry visual weight. This color is ideal for designs that aim to express Softness, Delicacy, Calmness, Relaxation, or Friendliness. It can be effectively used in web design, branding, and marketing materials to attract attention and convey specific messages.

The RGB values for Burlywood are (221, 180, 129), providing a combination of red: 221, green: 180, and blue: 129. In HSL format, it has a hue of 33.00°, saturation of 58.00%, and lightness of 69.00%.

The HSV representation includes a hue of 33.00°, saturation of 42.00%, and value of 87.00%. Its CMYK composition is cyan: 0.00%, magenta: 19.00%, yellow: 42.00%, and black: 13.00%.

The calculated luminance of #ddb481 is 0.496, offering a brightness level suitable for various design requirements.

This color is not part of the web-safe color palette. The closest web-safe color to this is the color HEX #CCCC99. Its contrast ratio is 10.92:1 against black and 1.92:1 against white. It works well on dark backgrounds but may be less readable on lighter ones.

In terms of color temperature, #ddb481 reads as warm. When it comes to accessibility, testing against standard guidelines suggests that using black text meets typical WCAG contrast standards. Additionally, the ideal foreground color for improved legibility on #ddb481 is black.

Considering its saturation and lightness, #ddb481 appears more vivid and energetic, making it stand out in designs that aim to capture attention.

History, Usage, Psychology & Design Ideas for #DDB481

Burlywood (#DDB481) belongs to the Orange color family.

As a bright tone with high saturation and generous lightness, it radiates energy and optimism. Bright variations like this perform well in summer campaigns, children's products, and attention-grabbing hero sections.

Historical Background

Orange as a distinct color name entered the English language in the 16th century, borrowed from the Sanskrit word for the fruit. In Buddhist tradition, saffron-orange robes signify renunciation and spiritual seeking. Dutch royalty adopted orange as a national symbol through the House of Orange-Nassau, and the color remains central to the Netherlands' national identity and celebrations.

Design & Usage Tips

Orange radiates warmth and sociability, making it effective for calls to action, subscription prompts, and community-oriented brands. It pairs beautifully with deep blue for complementary contrast or with cream for a softer, artisanal look. Avoid pairing orange with red, as the two can visually clash at similar saturation levels.

Positioned on the warm side of the color wheel (hue 33°), it naturally draws the eye and creates a sense of closeness—making it effective for calls to action, food photography, and hospitality branding. With 58% saturation, it occupies a comfortable middle ground: colorful enough to be distinctive, yet restrained enough for extended reading or large surface areas.

Psychological Impact

Orange stimulates enthusiasm, creativity, and appetite—which is why food delivery apps and restaurant chains frequently feature it. It signals fun and accessibility, lowering barriers to engagement. Too much orange can feel overwhelming, so balance it with generous white space.

At 69% lightness, it reads clearly on dark backgrounds and provides a welcoming, open feel in light-themed designs—versatile across both contexts.

Creative Design Ideas

Create vibrant gradient backgrounds transitioning from orange to yellow for summer campaign landing pages. Use burnt orange with charcoal typography for a sophisticated autumn editorial palette. In app design, orange notification badges on a dark interface draw the eye immediately.

#DDB481 Color Conversions

Every way to write Burlywood — copy Burlywood as RGB, HSL, HSV, HWB, CMYK, OKLCH, OKLab, CIELAB, LCH, XYZ or a decimal integer. One-tap copy on every format; tap on any card to learn what it is and when to use it.

12 formats
HEX Web
#DDB481

Hexadecimal is the web’s universal color notation — two digits each for red, green and blue. Drop it straight into HTML, CSS or any design tool.

RGB Screen
rgb(221, 180, 129)

RGB is the additive Red-Green-Blue model every screen uses to emit light. The default choice for websites, apps and on-screen UI.

HSL Web
hsl(33, 58%, 69%)

HSL breaks a color into Hue, Saturation and Lightness — the most intuitive way to lighten, darken or mute a color in CSS.

HSV HSB Design
hsv(33, 42%, 87%)

HSV (also called HSB) maps Hue, Saturation and Value/Brightness. It is the model behind the color pickers in Photoshop, Figma and most design apps.

HWB CSS 4
hwb(33 51% 13%)

HWB blends a pure hue with Whiteness and Blackness — a painter-friendly model added in CSS Color 4 for quick tints and shades.

CMYK Print
cmyk(0%, 19%, 42%, 13%)

CMYK is the subtractive Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black ink model. Use these values when preparing artwork for a printer or commercial press.

OKLCH Modern
oklch(79.46% 0.082 72.29)

OKLCH is a modern, perceptually-uniform space (Lightness, Chroma, Hue). It powers smooth gradients and accessible palettes in today’s CSS.

OKLab Modern
oklab(79.46% 0.025 0.078)

OKLab is the Cartesian form of OKLCH — ideal for blending and interpolating colors without the muddy midpoints older spaces produce.

CIELAB L*a*b* Perceptual
L: 75.82, a: 8.11, b: 31.59

CIELAB is a device-independent, perceptually-uniform space. It is the standard for measuring color difference (ΔE) and matching across devices.

LCH Perceptual
L: 75.82, C: 32.61, H: 75.59

LCH is CIELAB in cylindrical form — Lightness, Chroma and Hue — letting you adjust vividness and hue while staying perceptually even.

XYZ CIE Science
X: 50.10, Y: 49.60, Z: 27.70

CIE XYZ is the 1931 master space that underpins every other model here — the scientific bridge used to convert between color systems.

Decimal int Code
14529665

The 24-bit integer value of the color — handy for databases, APIs, game engines and low-level graphics code.

RGB Color Percentages for #ddb481

RGB Color Percentages for Burlywood (HEX Code: #ddb481) display the relative contribution of Red, Green, and Blue in forming the color. Understanding these percentages provides insight into the color's visual balance and primary components.

This color is primarily dominated by Red, making up 41.7% of the total composition. The complete breakdown of RGB contributions is:

Red:
41.7%
Green:
33.96%
Blue:
24.34%

This analysis highlights the influence of each primary color, offering a deeper understanding of the visual characteristics of Burlywood.

CMYK Ink Levels & Print Guide for #ddb481

CMYK Ink Levels for Burlywood (HEX Code: #ddb481) provide a breakdown of the percentages of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black inks needed for accurate print reproduction. The composition of Burlywood prominently features Yellow, reflecting its dominant color characteristic. This information is invaluable for optimizing ink usage and achieving precise color results in printed materials.

The exact CMYK values are: Cyan: 0%, Magenta: 18.55%, Yellow: 41.63%, and Black: 13.33%.

Luminance & Contrast for #DDB481

Relative luminance gauges how bright Burlywood is, while the WCAG contrast ratios show how legible black or white text is on it — and which accessibility levels (AA / AAA) it passes.

Relative luminance 0.496
0 · dark1 · light
Aa
Black text 10.92:1
AA AAA Large
Aa
White text 1.92:1
AA AAA Large

Quick CSS Snippets for #DDB481

Copy-and-paste CSS for Burlywood — backgrounds, text, borders and a custom property. Each line is ready to drop into your stylesheet.

Background background-color: #DDB481;
Text color: #DDB481;
Border border: 2px solid #DDB481;
RGB background-color: rgb(221, 180, 129);
HSL background-color: hsl(33, 58%, 69%);
Variable --color: #DDB481;

#ddb481 Monochrome Palette

The Monochrome Palette consists of shades created by adjusting the brightness. These include lighter, original, and darker shades of the color. This layout helps to visualize the color's range and its potential use in design.

#fcf8f2
#f7ece0
#f1e1cd
#ecd6ba
#e7cba7
#e2bf94
#ddb481 Original
#bc996e
#9b7e5a
#7a6347
#584834
#372d20
#16120d

#ddb481 Complementary Palette

The Complementary Palette is made up of two colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. These colors create high contrast and vibrant designs, making them perfect for attention-grabbing elements and dynamic visuals.

#ddb481 Original
#82abde

#ddb481 Analogic Palette

The Analogic Palette consists of colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. These colors typically create harmonious and subtle designs, often used to evoke calmness and unity in your visual projects.

#ddb481 Original
#d9de82
#de8782
#abde82
#de82ab
#82de87
#de82d9

#ddb481 Triadic Palette

The Triadic Palette is made up of three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination provides a vibrant and balanced color scheme, often used for dynamic and energetic designs while maintaining harmony.

#ddb481 Original
#82deb5
#b582de

#ddb481 Quad Palette

The Quad Palette, also known as tetradic, consists of four colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination offers a diverse and bold color scheme, ideal for creating rich, complex designs with multiple accents while still maintaining balance.

#ddb481 Original
#82de87
#82abde
#de82d9

Color Blindness Simulation for #ddb481

Colors are perceived differently by individuals with various forms of color blindness. Use the dropdown below to see how this color may look through the eyes of someone with color vision deficiency. Explore how Burlywood (#ddb481) might appear to people with different visual experiences, and gain deeper insights into color accessibility for your designs!

Each color box displays a "Friendly" or "Not Friendly" tag in the bottom-right corner. A "Friendly" tag indicates that the color difference is distinguishable to individuals with the specific type of color blindness. Conversely, a "Not Friendly" tag means that the color difference might not be distinguishable, potentially causing accessibility issues in your design.

Normal Vision

Deuteranopia (Green Weakness)

Friendly

Protanopia (Red Weakness)

Friendly

Tritanopia (Blue-Yellow Weakness)

Friendly

Achromatopsia (Total Color Blindness)

Not Friendly

Color Harmonies for #ddb481

Color harmonies refer to the visually pleasing combinations of colors that are derived from specific relationships on the color wheel. These harmonious schemes, such as complementary, triadic, and analogous colors, create a balanced and engaging visual experience in design.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tetradic (Quad)

#DDB481 Nearby Colors

A handful of colors just a step away from #DDB481 — each one nudges the brightness, richness, or shade a little while still feeling like the same color. Use the buttons on any swatch to copy its hex or open its full color page.

#eecc99 Hummus
#ccaa77 Fawn
#ffdd99 Peach Crème Brûlée
#bb9966 Tiger
#ddaa77 Manhattan
#ddbb88 Burlywood
#ccbb77 Canadian Maple
#ddaa88 Lunatic Lynx

Colors Similar to #ddb481

These colors are close neighbours of #DDB481 in the RGB color space. Each subtle variation can produce a noticeably different mood in your design while remaining harmonious with the original Orange tone.

#deb481 Burlywood
#ddb581 Burlywood
#ddb482 Burlywood
#dcb481 Burlywood
#ddb381 Burlywood
#ddb480 Burlywood
#eeb481 Sunburst
#ddc581 24 Karat
#ddb492 Porcini
#ccb481 Toupe
#dda381 Lunatic Lynx
#ddb470 Honey Gold

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Explore Vibrant Images Featuring Burlywood (#ddb481)

Discover a vibrant gallery of images that not only showcase the captivating hue of Burlywood, but also embody its unique mood and personality. Each carefully curated photo is selected to highlight the richness and diversity of this color, offering inspiration for design, art, and creative projects.