What color is #B08059?

#B08059 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(176, 128, 89), and in HSL hsl(27, 36%, 52%).

Is #B08059 accessible as text?

On white, #B08059 has a contrast ratio of 3.46:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #B08059, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B08059?

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

What colors go well with #B08059?

#B08059 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5989B1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B08059 below.

Is #B08059 good for buttons?

#B08059 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B08059 — white text only reaches 3.46:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B08059 the same as CSS peru?

No — #B08059 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#B08059 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B08059

Not just a swatch — here's how #B08059 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B08059 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B08059 Secondary #B5651C Accent #737845 Surface #F4ECDD 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 #B08059 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #B08059 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #B08059 Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E 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 #B08059 Secondary #C5B3A5 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.

Build a working theme in the generator →

Color Lab

How #B08059 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 82/100

Very high

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 70/100

High

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

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #B08059

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #B08059 with

Rose Gold Brass Air Force Blue 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 5.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDE6E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B19E59 — 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 #B08059 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

Northwind Sign up

Build faster.

A working theme, generated in seconds.

Dashboard

Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
MARKET

Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #B08059;
  --color-base-rgb: 176 128 89;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.8% 0.080 59.8);
  --color-50: #FAF7F4;
  --color-100: #F2EAE3;
  --color-200: #E5D5C8;
  --color-300: #CFB5A0;
  --color-400: #B7967B;
  --color-500: #9A775B;
  --color-600: #775F4A;
  --color-700: #564639;
  --color-800: #393028;
  --color-900: #231E1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  beaver: {
    50: '#FAF7F4',
    100: '#F2EAE3',
    200: '#E5D5C8',
    300: '#CFB5A0',
    400: '#B7967B',
    500: '#9A775B',
    600: '#775F4A',
    700: '#564639',
    800: '#393028',
    900: '#231E1A',
  },
}

$base: #B08059;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF7F4;
$base-100: #F2EAE3;
$base-200: #E5D5C8;
$base-300: #CFB5A0;
$base-400: #B7967B;
$base-500: #9A775B;
$base-600: #775F4A;
$base-700: #564639;
$base-800: #393028;
$base-900: #231E1A;
$base-hover: #906644;
$base-subtle: #E4D9D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B08059",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2EAE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5D5C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFB5A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B7967B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A775B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#775F4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564639",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393028",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231E1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B08059

Color Lab

Pairs with #B08059

UI roles & guardrails

In real applications

Scales

Every model

Export