What color is #C36C14?

#C36C14 is a medium, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(195, 108, 20), and in HSL hsl(30, 81%, 42%).

Is #C36C14 accessible as text?

On white, #C36C14 has a contrast ratio of 3.84:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.48:1 (passes). For text placed on #C36C14, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C36C14?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #C36C14?

#C36C14 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #146BC2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C36C14 below.

Is #C36C14 good for buttons?

#C36C14 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C36C14 — white text only reaches 3.84:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C36C14 the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #C36C14 is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) is the closest CSS named color.

#C36C14 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C36C14

Not just a swatch — here's how #C36C14 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C36C14 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C36C14 Secondary #B5651D Accent #747845 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C36C14 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #929766 Secondary #3B3833

Copper anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C36C14 Secondary #7A4A24 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503B Anchor #5B222B

Copper plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C36C14 Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #602033 Accent #E6C2BF Secondary #332B2D

Copper sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #C36C14 Secondary #C9A992 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 #C36C14 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 92/100

Warm

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

Softness 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 87/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 21/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C36C14 with

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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 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E1D0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C2A514 — 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 #C36C14 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C36C14;
  --color-base-rgb: 195 108 20;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.8% 0.142 57.9);
  --color-50: #FEF7F1;
  --color-100: #FCEBD9;
  --color-200: #F7D6B5;
  --color-300: #ECB883;
  --color-400: #DC9956;
  --color-500: #C27A33;
  --color-600: #93612E;
  --color-700: #684727;
  --color-800: #44301D;
  --color-900: #2A1F14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  copper: {
    50: '#FEF7F1',
    100: '#FCEBD9',
    200: '#F7D6B5',
    300: '#ECB883',
    400: '#DC9956',
    500: '#C27A33',
    600: '#93612E',
    700: '#684727',
    800: '#44301D',
    900: '#2A1F14',
  },
}

$base: #C36C14;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF7F1;
$base-100: #FCEBD9;
$base-200: #F7D6B5;
$base-300: #ECB883;
$base-400: #DC9956;
$base-500: #C27A33;
$base-600: #93612E;
$base-700: #684727;
$base-800: #44301D;
$base-900: #2A1F14;
$base-hover: #9B5610;
$base-subtle: #EED3B7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C36C14",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF7F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCEBD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7D6B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ECB883",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DC9956",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C27A33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#93612E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#684727",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44301D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1F14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C36C14

Color Lab

Pairs with #C36C14

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