What color is #B27959?

#B27959 is a medium red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(178, 121, 89), and in HSL hsl(22, 37%, 52%).

Is #B27959 accessible as text?

On white, #B27959 has a contrast ratio of 3.64:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.77:1 (passes). For text placed on #B27959, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B27959?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-500 (#7C7C67).

What colors go well with #B27959?

#B27959 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5791B2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B27959 below.

Is #B27959 good for buttons?

#B27959 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B27959 — white text only reaches 3.64:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B27959 the same as CSS peru?

No — #B27959 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#B27959 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B27959

Not just a swatch — here's how #B27959 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B27959 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B27959 Secondary #B5651F 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 #B27959 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #B27959 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 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 #B27959 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 #B27959 Secondary #C4AEA3 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 #B27959 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 #B27959 with

Rose Gold Brass Ocean 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 5.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDE5E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B29757 — 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 #B27959 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B27959;
  --color-base-rgb: 178 121 89;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.7% 0.085 50.0);
  --color-50: #FAF7F4;
  --color-100: #F3E8E3;
  --color-200: #E5D2C7;
  --color-300: #CFB1A0;
  --color-400: #B8917A;
  --color-500: #9B725A;
  --color-600: #785B4A;
  --color-700: #564338;
  --color-800: #392E28;
  --color-900: #241D1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  copper: {
    50: '#FAF7F4',
    100: '#F3E8E3',
    200: '#E5D2C7',
    300: '#CFB1A0',
    400: '#B8917A',
    500: '#9B725A',
    600: '#785B4A',
    700: '#564338',
    800: '#392E28',
    900: '#241D1A',
  },
}

$base: #B27959;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF7F4;
$base-100: #F3E8E3;
$base-200: #E5D2C7;
$base-300: #CFB1A0;
$base-400: #B8917A;
$base-500: #9B725A;
$base-600: #785B4A;
$base-700: #564338;
$base-800: #392E28;
$base-900: #241D1A;
$base-hover: #916043;
$base-subtle: #E5D8D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B27959",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E8E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5D2C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFB1A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8917A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B725A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#785B4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564338",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392E28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241D1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B27959

Color Lab

Pairs with #B27959

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