What color is #C87A2D?

#C87A2D is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(200, 122, 45), and in HSL hsl(30, 63%, 48%).

Is #C87A2D accessible as text?

On white, #C87A2D has a contrast ratio of 3.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.28:1 (passes). For text placed on #C87A2D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C87A2D?

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

What colors go well with #C87A2D?

#C87A2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2D7AC8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C87A2D below.

Is #C87A2D good for buttons?

#C87A2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C87A2D — white text only reaches 3.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C87A2D the same as CSS peru?

No — #C87A2D is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C87A2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C87A2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #C87A2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #C87A2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C87A2D Secondary #B5651C Accent #737845 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 #C87A2D Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #95986E 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 #C87A2D 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 #C87A2D 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 #C87A2D Secondary #D1B59D 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 #C87A2D 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 88/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 95/100

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 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 78/100

High

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

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E4D8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C8AE2D — 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 #C87A2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C87A2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 200 122 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.0% 0.131 60.9);
  --color-50: #FDF7F2;
  --color-100: #F8EBDD;
  --color-200: #F0D6BD;
  --color-300: #E0B88F;
  --color-400: #CD9965;
  --color-500: #B27A43;
  --color-600: #88613A;
  --color-700: #61472E;
  --color-800: #403021;
  --color-900: #271F16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  ochre: {
    50: '#FDF7F2',
    100: '#F8EBDD',
    200: '#F0D6BD',
    300: '#E0B88F',
    400: '#CD9965',
    500: '#B27A43',
    600: '#88613A',
    700: '#61472E',
    800: '#403021',
    900: '#271F16',
  },
}

$base: #C87A2D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF7F2;
$base-100: #F8EBDD;
$base-200: #F0D6BD;
$base-300: #E0B88F;
$base-400: #CD9965;
$base-500: #B27A43;
$base-600: #88613A;
$base-700: #61472E;
$base-800: #403021;
$base-900: #271F16;
$base-hover: #A06224;
$base-subtle: #EAD7C4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C87A2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EBDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0D6BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0B88F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD9965",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B27A43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#88613A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61472E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403021",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271F16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C87A2D

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