What color is #B97A3C?

#B97A3C is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(185, 122, 60), and in HSL hsl(30, 51%, 48%).

Is #B97A3C accessible as text?

On white, #B97A3C has a contrast ratio of 3.55:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.91:1 (passes). For text placed on #B97A3C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B97A3C?

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

What colors go well with #B97A3C?

#B97A3C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3C7AB9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B97A3C below.

Is #B97A3C good for buttons?

#B97A3C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B97A3C — white text only reaches 3.55:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B97A3C the same as CSS peru?

No — #B97A3C is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#B97A3C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B97A3C

Not just a swatch — here's how #B97A3C works with other colors. Named schemes with #B97A3C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B97A3C Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #B97A3C Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 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 #B97A3C 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #B97A3C Surface #EFE9DC 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #B97A3C Secondary #C8B09C 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 #B97A3C 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

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 77/100

High

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 80/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE4DB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B9A43C — 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 #B97A3C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B97A3C;
  --color-base-rgb: 185 122 60;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.3% 0.111 62.9);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F6EBE0;
  --color-200: #EBD6C1;
  --color-300: #D9B897;
  --color-400: #C3996F;
  --color-500: #A77A4E;
  --color-600: #816141;
  --color-700: #5C4733;
  --color-800: #3D3024;
  --color-900: #261F18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  copper: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F6EBE0',
    200: '#EBD6C1',
    300: '#D9B897',
    400: '#C3996F',
    500: '#A77A4E',
    600: '#816141',
    700: '#5C4733',
    800: '#3D3024',
    900: '#261F18',
  },
}

$base: #B97A3C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F6EBE0;
$base-200: #EBD6C1;
$base-300: #D9B897;
$base-400: #C3996F;
$base-500: #A77A4E;
$base-600: #816141;
$base-700: #5C4733;
$base-800: #3D3024;
$base-900: #261F18;
$base-hover: #946230;
$base-subtle: #E7D7C8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B97A3C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6EBE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBD6C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9B897",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3996F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A77A4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#816141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4733",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3024",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B97A3C

Color Lab

Pairs with #B97A3C

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