Tan Color (#D2B48C)
Tan is a CSS named color defined as hex code #D2B48C. Tan is a light, muted brown-beige with moderate saturation, the color of light leather and sand.
Color Overview & Formats
tanLuminance: 0.4824| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #D2B48C | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(210, 180, 140) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 44%, 69%) | Hue (34°), Saturation (44%), Lightness (69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(34, 33%, 82%) | Hue, Saturation (33%), Value/Brightness (82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 14%, 33%, 18%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.786 0.064 74.6) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #D2B48C; /* or tan */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #D2B48C, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Tan reaches 10.65:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Tan?
These 6 colors all go well with Tan (#D2B48C), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Tan: 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 Tan (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) | 10.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 7.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 2.91:1 | Fail | Fail | 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.
Tan Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#D2B48C)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
tan = #d2b48c (rgb(210, 180, 140))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for neutral backgrounds, leather and canvas themes, cards and earthy palettes. On Tan, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (10.65:1); white text fails even for large text (1.97:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Tan?
Yes. Black text on Tan has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 10.65:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Tan?
No. White text on Tan has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.97:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Tan?
Black, Navy, Dark Slate Gray, Saddle Brown, Maroon and Ivory all go well with Tan. Black (10.65:1), Navy (8.12:1), Dark Slate Gray (4.53:1) and Maroon (5.55:1) have enough contrast for text on Tan; Saddle Brown and Ivory work better as a background or accent.
What is the difference between tan and beige?
Beige (#F5F5DC) is much lighter and closer to a pale cream, while Tan (#D2B48C) is a distinctly brown mid-light color. Their relative luminance is 0.482 for tan against about 0.9 for beige.