What color is #C38E55?

#C38E55 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(195, 142, 85), and in HSL hsl(31, 48%, 55%).

Is #C38E55 accessible as text?

On white, #C38E55 has a contrast ratio of 2.87:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #C38E55, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C38E55?

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

What colors go well with #C38E55?

#C38E55 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #558AC3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C38E55 below.

Is #C38E55 good for buttons?

#C38E55 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C38E55 — white text only reaches 2.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C38E55 the same as CSS peru?

No — #C38E55 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C38E55 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C38E55

Not just a swatch — here's how #C38E55 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C38E55 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C38E55 Secondary #B4661A 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 #C38E55 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7A54 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 #C38E55 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 #C38E55 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 #C38E55 Secondary #D6C2AF 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 #C38E55 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 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

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 75/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 61/100

High

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

Surface fit 40/100

Moderate

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 #C38E55

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #C38E55 with

Rose Gold Dark Khaki Ocean 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 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E8E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C3B355 — 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 #C38E55 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

AVELINE

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C38E55;
  --color-base-rgb: 195 142 85;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.6% 0.098 67.0);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EBE0;
  --color-200: #EAD7C3;
  --color-300: #D7B999;
  --color-400: #C19A71;
  --color-500: #A57C50;
  --color-600: #7F6243;
  --color-700: #5B4834;
  --color-800: #3C3125;
  --color-900: #251F18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5EBE0',
    200: '#EAD7C3',
    300: '#D7B999',
    400: '#C19A71',
    500: '#A57C50',
    600: '#7F6243',
    700: '#5B4834',
    800: '#3C3125',
    900: '#251F18',
  },
}

$base: #C38E55;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EBE0;
$base-200: #EAD7C3;
$base-300: #D7B999;
$base-400: #C19A71;
$base-500: #A57C50;
$base-600: #7F6243;
$base-700: #5B4834;
$base-800: #3C3125;
$base-900: #251F18;
$base-hover: #A6723A;
$base-subtle: #E9DDD0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C38E55",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EBE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAD7C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7B999",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C19A71",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A57C50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F6243",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B4834",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3125",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}