What color is #C78F4E?

#C78F4E is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(199, 143, 78), and in HSL hsl(32, 52%, 54%).

Is #C78F4E accessible as text?

On white, #C78F4E has a contrast ratio of 2.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.47:1 (passes). For text placed on #C78F4E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C78F4E?

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

What colors go well with #C78F4E?

#C78F4E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4D86C7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C78F4E below.

Is #C78F4E good for buttons?

#C78F4E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C78F4E — white text only reaches 2.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C78F4E the same as CSS peru?

No — #C78F4E is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C78F4E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C78F4E

Not just a swatch — here's how #C78F4E works with other colors. Named schemes with #C78F4E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C78F4E Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 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 #C78F4E Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 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 #C78F4E 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 #C78F4E 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 #C78F4E Secondary #D8C4AF 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 #C78F4E 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 80/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

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 70/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

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 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C78F4E

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For branding

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People also use #C78F4E with

Indian Red Yellow Green 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E8DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C7B64D — 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 #C78F4E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Every model

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:root {
  --color-base: #C78F4E;
  --color-base-rgb: 199 143 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.2% 0.106 68.5);
  --color-50: #FCF8F3;
  --color-100: #F6EBDF;
  --color-200: #EBD8C1;
  --color-300: #D9BA96;
  --color-400: #C49C6E;
  --color-500: #A87D4D;
  --color-600: #816341;
  --color-700: #5C4932;
  --color-800: #3D3124;
  --color-900: #261F18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FCF8F3',
    100: '#F6EBDF',
    200: '#EBD8C1',
    300: '#D9BA96',
    400: '#C49C6E',
    500: '#A87D4D',
    600: '#816341',
    700: '#5C4932',
    800: '#3D3124',
    900: '#261F18',
  },
}

$base: #C78F4E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F3;
$base-100: #F6EBDF;
$base-200: #EBD8C1;
$base-300: #D9BA96;
$base-400: #C49C6E;
$base-500: #A87D4D;
$base-600: #816341;
$base-700: #5C4932;
$base-800: #3D3124;
$base-900: #261F18;
$base-hover: #A77235;
$base-subtle: #EADDCE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C78F4E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6EBDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBD8C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9BA96",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C49C6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A87D4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#816341",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4932",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3124",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}