What color is #CA7965?

#CA7965 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(202, 121, 101), and in HSL hsl(12, 49%, 59%).

Is #CA7965 accessible as text?

On white, #CA7965 has a contrast ratio of 3.26:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.43:1 (passes). For text placed on #CA7965, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CA7965?

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

What colors go well with #CA7965?

#CA7965 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #63B5CA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CA7965 below.

Is #CA7965 good for buttons?

#CA7965 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CA7965 — white text only reaches 3.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CA7965 the same as CSS peru?

No — #CA7965 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CA7965 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CA7965

Not just a swatch — here's how #CA7965 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CA7965 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA7965 Secondary #B76323 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Terracotta 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 #CA7965 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C21

Terracotta 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 #CA7965 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #29314B

Terracotta 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 #CA7965 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F Ink #2B2723

Terracotta 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 #CA7965 Secondary #D4B5AE Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Terracotta 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 Terracotta carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CA7965 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 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

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 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 72/100

High

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

Surface fit 35/100

Low

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 #CA7965

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People also use #CA7965 with

Puce Dark Khaki Iceberg Gainsboro 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E6E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CA9A63 — 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 #CA7965 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CA7965;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 121 101;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.9% 0.106 34.7);
  --color-50: #FBF5F3;
  --color-100: #F5E4E0;
  --color-200: #EACAC2;
  --color-300: #D7A598;
  --color-400: #C28170;
  --color-500: #A6614F;
  --color-600: #7F4F42;
  --color-700: #5B3C34;
  --color-800: #3C2925;
  --color-900: #251B18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  terracotta: {
    50: '#FBF5F3',
    100: '#F5E4E0',
    200: '#EACAC2',
    300: '#D7A598',
    400: '#C28170',
    500: '#A6614F',
    600: '#7F4F42',
    700: '#5B3C34',
    800: '#3C2925',
    900: '#251B18',
  },
}

$base: #CA7965;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF5F3;
$base-100: #F5E4E0;
$base-200: #EACAC2;
$base-300: #D7A598;
$base-400: #C28170;
$base-500: #A6614F;
$base-600: #7F4F42;
$base-700: #5B3C34;
$base-800: #3C2925;
$base-900: #251B18;
$base-hover: #B3553D;
$base-subtle: #EBD9D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CA7965",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E4E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EACAC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7A598",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C28170",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6614F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4F42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3C34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2925",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251B18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CA7965

Color Lab

Pairs with #CA7965

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