What color is #C0874F?

#C0874F is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(192, 135, 79), and in HSL hsl(30, 47%, 53%).

Is #C0874F accessible as text?

On white, #C0874F has a contrast ratio of 3.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.82:1 (passes). For text placed on #C0874F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C0874F?

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

What colors go well with #C0874F?

#C0874F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4F87BF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C0874F below.

Is #C0874F good for buttons?

#C0874F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C0874F — white text only reaches 3.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C0874F the same as CSS peru?

No — #C0874F is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C0874F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C0874F

Not just a swatch — here's how #C0874F works with other colors. Named schemes with #C0874F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C0874F Secondary #B4661B Accent #737945 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 #C0874F Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F 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 #C0874F Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

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 #C0874F Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #C0874F Secondary #D1BCA9 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 #C0874F 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

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 76/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

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

Surface fit 38/100

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 #C0874F

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #C0874F with

Rose Gold Dark Khaki Glaucous 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 6.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE7DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BFAD4F — 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 #C0874F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C0874F;
  --color-base-rgb: 192 135 79;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.9% 0.101 64.1);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EBE0;
  --color-200: #E9D6C3;
  --color-300: #D6B899;
  --color-400: #C09972;
  --color-500: #A47A51;
  --color-600: #7E6144;
  --color-700: #5A4734;
  --color-800: #3C3025;
  --color-900: #251F18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5EBE0',
    200: '#E9D6C3',
    300: '#D6B899',
    400: '#C09972',
    500: '#A47A51',
    600: '#7E6144',
    700: '#5A4734',
    800: '#3C3025',
    900: '#251F18',
  },
}

$base: #C0874F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EBE0;
$base-200: #E9D6C3;
$base-300: #D6B899;
$base-400: #C09972;
$base-500: #A47A51;
$base-600: #7E6144;
$base-700: #5A4734;
$base-800: #3C3025;
$base-900: #251F18;
$base-hover: #9F6C39;
$base-subtle: #E8DBCE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C0874F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EBE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D6C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6B899",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C09972",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A47A51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E6144",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4734",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}