Burlywood
HEX: #DEB887 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#DEB887
222, 184, 135
33°, 56% ,70%
0, 17, 39, 13
About Burlywood
Burlywood (#DEB887) is a color with RGB(222, 184, 135) and HSL(33.8°, 56.9%, 70%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #87ADDE, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #87DEB8 and #B887DE. The name comes from Burlywood (English).
- HEX: #DEB887
- RGB: 222, 184, 135
- HSL: 33.8°, 56.9%, 70%
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Logo
- Complementary color: #87ADDE
- Triadic colors: #87DEB8, #B887DE
- The name comes from Burlywood (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #DEB887 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Burlywood is a pale brown color that takes its name from the color of burr oak wood. The burr oak (Quercus macrocarpa) is a species of oak native to eastern North America, known for its large acorns and often deeply furrowed bark. The wood itself has a distinctive light to medium brown hue. The color name 'burlywood' was likely coined to describe this specific shade of wood, distinguishing it from other browns. It gained prominence with the advent of standardized color naming conventions, particularly in fields like art, design, and later, computing. It is notably one of the X11 color names, which were established for use in computer graphics and web design, making it a recognized color in digital palettes.
First Recorded Use
The term 'burlywood' as a specific color name, particularly in a standardized or widely recognized context, appears to gain traction in the late 19th or early 20th century. Its inclusion in color systems and early digital color specifications solidifies its use.
Cultural Associations
As an X11 color name, Burlywood has a specific cultural significance within the realm of computing and web development. It's a color that many developers and designers would recognize from color pickers and CSS specifications. Beyond this technical context, its association with 'wood' evokes natural, earthy, and rustic feelings. It's a warm, neutral tone often used to represent natural wood finishes, sand, or other organic materials in various design applications.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #DEB887;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #DEB887;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #DEB887;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#DEB887,
#87ADDE
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#DEB887,
#87ADDE
);
}// SCSS variable
$burlywood: #DEB887;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$burlywood-r: 222;
$burlywood-g: 184;
$burlywood-b: 135;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $burlywood;
color: rgba($burlywood-r, $burlywood-g, $burlywood-b, 0.8);
}