Burlywood Color (#DEB887)
Burlywood is a CSS named color defined as hex code #DEB887. Burlywood is a light wood brown, warm and slightly more saturated than tan.
Color Overview & Formats
burlywoodLuminance: 0.5156| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DEB887 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(222, 184, 135) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 57%, 70%) | Hue (34°), Saturation (57%), Lightness (70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(34, 39%, 87%) | Hue, Saturation (39%), Value/Brightness (87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 39%, 13%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.805 0.078 73.4) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #DEB887; /* or burlywood */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #DEB887, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Burlywood reaches 11.31:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Burlywood?
These 6 colors all go well with Burlywood (#DEB887), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Burlywood: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Burlywood (HSL 34°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (34° to 214°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (4° and 64°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (154° and 274°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 11.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 8.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 3.09:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Burlywood Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#DEB887)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
burlywood = #deb887 (rgb(222, 184, 135))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for wood, paper and craft themes, warm backgrounds and earthy palettes. On Burlywood, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (11.31:1); white text fails even for large text (1.86:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Burlywood?
Yes. Black text on Burlywood has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 11.31:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Burlywood?
No. White text on Burlywood has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.86:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Burlywood?
Black, Navy, Dark Slate Gray, Saddle Brown, Maroon and Ivory all go well with Burlywood. Black (11.31:1), Navy (8.62:1), Dark Slate Gray (4.81:1) and Maroon (5.9:1) have enough contrast for text on Burlywood; Saddle Brown and Ivory work better as a background or accent.
What is the difference between burlywood and tan?
Burlywood (#DEB887) is slightly lighter and more saturated than Tan (#D2B48C): its saturation is 57% against 44%, and its relative luminance is 0.516 against 0.482.