What color is #B1814E?

#B1814E is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(177, 129, 78), and in HSL hsl(31, 39%, 50%).

Is #B1814E accessible as text?

On white, #B1814E has a contrast ratio of 3.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #B1814E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B1814E?

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

What colors go well with #B1814E?

#B1814E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4E7EB1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B1814E below.

Is #B1814E good for buttons?

#B1814E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B1814E — white text only reaches 3.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B1814E the same as CSS peru?

No — #B1814E is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#B1814E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B1814E

Not just a swatch — here's how #B1814E works with other colors. Named schemes with #B1814E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B1814E Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Copper 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 #B1814E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Copper 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 #B1814E Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Copper 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 #B1814E Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Copper 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 #B1814E Secondary #C6B4A3 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Copper 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 Copper carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B1814E 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 85/100

Very high

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 73/100

High

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

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B1814E with

Rose Gold Brass Steel 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 #EDE6DE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B1A24E — 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 #B1814E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B1814E;
  --color-base-rgb: 177 129 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.0% 0.090 66.7);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F3EBE2;
  --color-200: #E6D7C6;
  --color-300: #D1B89E;
  --color-400: #B99A79;
  --color-500: #9D7C58;
  --color-600: #796249;
  --color-700: #574838;
  --color-800: #3A3127;
  --color-900: #241F19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  copper: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F3EBE2',
    200: '#E6D7C6',
    300: '#D1B89E',
    400: '#B99A79',
    500: '#9D7C58',
    600: '#796249',
    700: '#574838',
    800: '#3A3127',
    900: '#241F19',
  },
}

$base: #B1814E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F3EBE2;
$base-200: #E6D7C6;
$base-300: #D1B89E;
$base-400: #B99A79;
$base-500: #9D7C58;
$base-600: #796249;
$base-700: #574838;
$base-800: #3A3127;
$base-900: #241F19;
$base-hover: #8E673E;
$base-subtle: #E4D9CD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B1814E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3EBE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6D7C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1B89E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B99A79",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9D7C58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#796249",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#574838",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3127",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241F19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B1814E

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Pairs with #B1814E

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