White on tanBlack on tan
Shades to explore
BROWN FAMILY
Tan colour code
#D2B48CTan (#D2B48C) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the brown family. Its HSL lightness is 69% and saturation is 44%.
HEX
#D2B48CRGB
rgb(210, 180, 140)HSL
hsl(34, 44%, 69%)Text contrast
With white: 1.97:1 · With black: 10.65:1
Normal text needs 4.5:1 for AA; large text needs 3:1.
Use Tan in CSS
Copy this background and text pairing into your stylesheet.
.colour-tan {
background-color: #D2B48C;
color: #000000;
}Use the HEX value for a consistent digital reference. Descriptive colour names can vary between collections and are not always valid CSS keywords. This code does not identify a paint, fabric or print specification.
Using Tan
Try it alongside natural textures, wood tones or an earth-inspired palette.
Black text on Tan
10.65:1 · AAA for normal text
This pairing uses #000000 text on #D2B48C. Results apply to solid colours; recheck contrast if you add transparency, imagery or effects.