What color is #AB855A?

#AB855A is a medium, muted orange. In RGB it is rgb(171, 133, 90), and in HSL hsl(32, 33%, 51%).

Is #AB855A accessible as text?

On white, #AB855A has a contrast ratio of 3.37:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.23:1 (passes). For text placed on #AB855A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AB855A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #AB855A?

#AB855A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #597FAB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AB855A below.

Is #AB855A good for buttons?

#AB855A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AB855A — white text only reaches 3.37:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AB855A the same as CSS peru?

No — #AB855A is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#AB855A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AB855A

Not just a swatch — here's how #AB855A works with other colors. Named schemes with #AB855A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AB855A Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Beaver as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #AB855A Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Beaver sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #AB855A Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Beaver holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AB855A Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Beaver opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AB855A Secondary #C4B6A7 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Beaver is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Beaver carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AB855A actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 71/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 92/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 79/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #AB855A with

Rose Gold Sage Green Glaucous Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECE6E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ABA059 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #AB855A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AB855A;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 133 90;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.3% 0.075 69.3);
  --color-50: #FAF8F5;
  --color-100: #F2EBE3;
  --color-200: #E4D7C9;
  --color-300: #CDB9A2;
  --color-400: #B49B7E;
  --color-500: #977C5D;
  --color-600: #75624C;
  --color-700: #55483A;
  --color-800: #383129;
  --color-900: #231F1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  beaver: {
    50: '#FAF8F5',
    100: '#F2EBE3',
    200: '#E4D7C9',
    300: '#CDB9A2',
    400: '#B49B7E',
    500: '#977C5D',
    600: '#75624C',
    700: '#55483A',
    800: '#383129',
    900: '#231F1A',
  },
}

$base: #AB855A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF8F5;
$base-100: #F2EBE3;
$base-200: #E4D7C9;
$base-300: #CDB9A2;
$base-400: #B49B7E;
$base-500: #977C5D;
$base-600: #75624C;
$base-700: #55483A;
$base-800: #383129;
$base-900: #231F1A;
$base-hover: #8A6A46;
$base-subtle: #E3DAD0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AB855A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF8F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2EBE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4D7C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CDB9A2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B49B7E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#977C5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#75624C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#55483A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383129",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231F1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AB855A

Color Lab

Pairs with #AB855A

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