What color is #B68E54?

#B68E54 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(182, 142, 84), and in HSL hsl(36, 40%, 52%).

Is #B68E54 accessible as text?

On white, #B68E54 has a contrast ratio of 3.01:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.99:1 (passes). For text placed on #B68E54, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B68E54?

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

What colors go well with #B68E54?

#B68E54 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #547BB6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B68E54 below.

Is #B68E54 good for buttons?

#B68E54 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B68E54 — white text only reaches 3.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B68E54 the same as CSS peru?

No — #B68E54 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#B68E54 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B68E54

Not just a swatch — here's how #B68E54 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B68E54 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B68E54 Secondary #B46617 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Peru 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 #B68E54 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Peru 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 #B68E54 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C1F

Peru 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 #B68E54 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Peru 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 #B68E54 Secondary #CEBFAC Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Peru 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 Peru carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B68E54 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 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

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 80/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 64/100

High

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

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #B68E54

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #B68E54 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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE8DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B6AF54 — 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 #B68E54 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #B68E54;
  --color-base-rgb: 182 142 84;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.2% 0.090 75.5);
  --color-50: #FBF8F4;
  --color-100: #F3ECE2;
  --color-200: #E6D9C6;
  --color-300: #D1BD9E;
  --color-400: #BAA078;
  --color-500: #9E8157;
  --color-600: #7A6648;
  --color-700: #584B37;
  --color-800: #3A3227;
  --color-900: #242019;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FBF8F4',
    100: '#F3ECE2',
    200: '#E6D9C6',
    300: '#D1BD9E',
    400: '#BAA078',
    500: '#9E8157',
    600: '#7A6648',
    700: '#584B37',
    800: '#3A3227',
    900: '#242019',
  },
}

$base: #B68E54;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F4;
$base-100: #F3ECE2;
$base-200: #E6D9C6;
$base-300: #D1BD9E;
$base-400: #BAA078;
$base-500: #9E8157;
$base-600: #7A6648;
$base-700: #584B37;
$base-800: #3A3227;
$base-900: #242019;
$base-hover: #957340;
$base-subtle: #E5DDCF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B68E54",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3ECE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6D9C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1BD9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BAA078",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E8157",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A6648",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#584B37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3227",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242019",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}