What color is #B2785A?

#B2785A is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(178, 120, 90), and in HSL hsl(20, 36%, 53%).

Is #B2785A accessible as text?

On white, #B2785A has a contrast ratio of 3.67:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.73:1 (passes). For text placed on #B2785A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B2785A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #B2785A?

#B2785A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5C96B2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B2785A below.

Is #B2785A good for buttons?

#B2785A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B2785A — white text only reaches 3.67:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B2785A the same as CSS peru?

No — #B2785A is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#B2785A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B2785A

Not just a swatch — here's how #B2785A works with other colors. Named schemes with #B2785A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B2785A Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD 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 #B2785A Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #B2785A Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96986E 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 #B2785A Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #B2785A Secondary #C4AEA3 Support #9B9186 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 #B2785A 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

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 87/100

Very high

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 75/100

High

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

Surface fit 39/100

Low

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 #B2785A with

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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 5.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDE5E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B2965C — 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 #B2785A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B2785A;
  --color-base-rgb: 178 120 90;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.5% 0.085 48.0);
  --color-50: #FAF6F4;
  --color-100: #F2E8E3;
  --color-200: #E5D1C8;
  --color-300: #CFB0A0;
  --color-400: #B78F7B;
  --color-500: #9A705B;
  --color-600: #77594A;
  --color-700: #564339;
  --color-800: #392E28;
  --color-900: #231D1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  copper: {
    50: '#FAF6F4',
    100: '#F2E8E3',
    200: '#E5D1C8',
    300: '#CFB0A0',
    400: '#B78F7B',
    500: '#9A705B',
    600: '#77594A',
    700: '#564339',
    800: '#392E28',
    900: '#231D1A',
  },
}

$base: #B2785A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF6F4;
$base-100: #F2E8E3;
$base-200: #E5D1C8;
$base-300: #CFB0A0;
$base-400: #B78F7B;
$base-500: #9A705B;
$base-600: #77594A;
$base-700: #564339;
$base-800: #392E28;
$base-900: #231D1A;
$base-hover: #935F45;
$base-subtle: #E5D8D1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B2785A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF6F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E8E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5D1C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFB0A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B78F7B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A705B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#77594A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564339",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392E28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231D1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B2785A

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