What color is #B88E4E?

#B88E4E is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(184, 142, 78), and in HSL hsl(36, 43%, 51%).

Is #B88E4E accessible as text?

On white, #B88E4E has a contrast ratio of 2.99:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.02:1 (passes). For text placed on #B88E4E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B88E4E?

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

What colors go well with #B88E4E?

#B88E4E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4C77B8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B88E4E below.

Is #B88E4E good for buttons?

#B88E4E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B88E4E — white text only reaches 2.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B88E4E the same as CSS peru?

No — #B88E4E is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#B88E4E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B88E4E

Not just a swatch — here's how #B88E4E works with other colors. Named schemes with #B88E4E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B88E4E Secondary #B36617 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #B88E4E Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F 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 #B88E4E Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Peru opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #B88E4E 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #B88E4E Secondary #CFC0AA 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 #B88E4E 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 56/100

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 77/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 65/100

High

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

Surface fit 40/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #B88E4E

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #B88E4E with

Rose Gold Pistachio 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE8DE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B8B14C — 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 #B88E4E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #B88E4E;
  --color-base-rgb: 184 142 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.3% 0.096 76.4);
  --color-50: #FBF8F4;
  --color-100: #F4ECE1;
  --color-200: #E8DAC5;
  --color-300: #D3BD9C;
  --color-400: #BDA075;
  --color-500: #A08255;
  --color-600: #7C6646;
  --color-700: #594B36;
  --color-800: #3B3326;
  --color-900: #242019;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FBF8F4',
    100: '#F4ECE1',
    200: '#E8DAC5',
    300: '#D3BD9C',
    400: '#BDA075',
    500: '#A08255',
    600: '#7C6646',
    700: '#594B36',
    800: '#3B3326',
    900: '#242019',
  },
}

$base: #B88E4E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F4;
$base-100: #F4ECE1;
$base-200: #E8DAC5;
$base-300: #D3BD9C;
$base-400: #BDA075;
$base-500: #A08255;
$base-600: #7C6646;
$base-700: #594B36;
$base-800: #3B3326;
$base-900: #242019;
$base-hover: #95713B;
$base-subtle: #E6DCCD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B88E4E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4ECE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8DAC5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3BD9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BDA075",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A08255",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C6646",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#594B36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3326",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242019",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}