What color is #C3731D?

#C3731D is a medium, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(195, 115, 29), and in HSL hsl(31, 74%, 44%).

Is #C3731D accessible as text?

On white, #C3731D has a contrast ratio of 3.63:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.79:1 (passes). For text placed on #C3731D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C3731D?

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

What colors go well with #C3731D?

#C3731D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1D6DC3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C3731D below.

Is #C3731D good for buttons?

#C3731D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C3731D — white text only reaches 3.63:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C3731D the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #C3731D is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) is the closest CSS named color.

#C3731D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C3731D

Not just a swatch — here's how #C3731D works with other colors. Named schemes with #C3731D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C3731D Secondary #B5651C Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Ochre 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 #C3731D Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986E Anchor #3E2C20

Ochre 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 #C3731D Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Ochre 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 #C3731D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Ochre 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 #C3731D Secondary #CBAE96 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Ochre 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 Ochre carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C3731D 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 90/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 84/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 24/100

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 #C3731D 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 5.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E3D3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C3AA1D — 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 #C3731D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C3731D;
  --color-base-rgb: 195 115 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.0% 0.136 61.2);
  --color-50: #FEF8F1;
  --color-100: #FBEBDB;
  --color-200: #F4D7B8;
  --color-300: #E7B988;
  --color-400: #D69B5C;
  --color-500: #BC7D39;
  --color-600: #8F6233;
  --color-700: #65482A;
  --color-800: #42311F;
  --color-900: #291F15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  ochre: {
    50: '#FEF8F1',
    100: '#FBEBDB',
    200: '#F4D7B8',
    300: '#E7B988',
    400: '#D69B5C',
    500: '#BC7D39',
    600: '#8F6233',
    700: '#65482A',
    800: '#42311F',
    900: '#291F15',
  },
}

$base: #C3731D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF8F1;
$base-100: #FBEBDB;
$base-200: #F4D7B8;
$base-300: #E7B988;
$base-400: #D69B5C;
$base-500: #BC7D39;
$base-600: #8F6233;
$base-700: #65482A;
$base-800: #42311F;
$base-900: #291F15;
$base-hover: #9C5C17;
$base-subtle: #ECD5BC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C3731D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF8F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBEBDB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4D7B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7B988",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D69B5C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC7D39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F6233",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#65482A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42311F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291F15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C3731D

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