What color is #BF8E4E?

#BF8E4E is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(191, 142, 78), and in HSL hsl(34, 47%, 53%).

Is #BF8E4E accessible as text?

On white, #BF8E4E has a contrast ratio of 2.92:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.19:1 (passes). For text placed on #BF8E4E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BF8E4E?

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

What colors go well with #BF8E4E?

#BF8E4E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4F80BF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BF8E4E below.

Is #BF8E4E good for buttons?

#BF8E4E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BF8E4E — white text only reaches 2.92:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BF8E4E the same as CSS peru?

No — #BF8E4E is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BF8E4E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BF8E4E

Not just a swatch — here's how #BF8E4E works with other colors. Named schemes with #BF8E4E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BF8E4E Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #BF8E4E Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

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 #BF8E4E Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BF8E4E 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 #BF8E4E Secondary #D3C1AC 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 #BF8E4E 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 78/100

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

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 74/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 63/100

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 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BF8E4E

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #BF8E4E with

Indian Red 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 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE8DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BFB44F — 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 #BF8E4E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BF8E4E;
  --color-base-rgb: 191 142 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.1% 0.101 72.1);
  --color-50: #FBF8F3;
  --color-100: #F5ECE0;
  --color-200: #E9D9C3;
  --color-300: #D6BC99;
  --color-400: #C09E72;
  --color-500: #A48051;
  --color-600: #7E6544;
  --color-700: #5A4A34;
  --color-800: #3C3225;
  --color-900: #251F18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FBF8F3',
    100: '#F5ECE0',
    200: '#E9D9C3',
    300: '#D6BC99',
    400: '#C09E72',
    500: '#A48051',
    600: '#7E6544',
    700: '#5A4A34',
    800: '#3C3225',
    900: '#251F18',
  },
}

$base: #BF8E4E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F3;
$base-100: #F5ECE0;
$base-200: #E9D9C3;
$base-300: #D6BC99;
$base-400: #C09E72;
$base-500: #A48051;
$base-600: #7E6544;
$base-700: #5A4A34;
$base-800: #3C3225;
$base-900: #251F18;
$base-hover: #9F7339;
$base-subtle: #E8DDCE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BF8E4E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5ECE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D9C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6BC99",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C09E72",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A48051",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E6544",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4A34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3225",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}