What color is #CA8939?

#CA8939 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(202, 137, 57), and in HSL hsl(33, 58%, 51%).

Is #CA8939 accessible as text?

On white, #CA8939 has a contrast ratio of 2.94:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.15:1 (passes). For text placed on #CA8939, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CA8939?

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

What colors go well with #CA8939?

#CA8939 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3A7BCB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CA8939 below.

Is #CA8939 good for buttons?

#CA8939 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CA8939 — white text only reaches 2.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CA8939 the same as CSS peru?

No — #CA8939 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CA8939 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CA8939

Not just a swatch — here's how #CA8939 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CA8939 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA8939 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 #CA8939 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 #CA8939 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 #CA8939 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 #CA8939 Secondary #D8C0A7 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 #CA8939 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

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 65/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 66/100

High

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

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CA8939

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CA8939 with

Indian Red Yellow Green True 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 6.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E7DC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CBBA3A — 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 #CA8939 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #CA8939;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 137 57;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.1% 0.123 68.4);
  --color-50: #FCF8F2;
  --color-100: #F7ECDE;
  --color-200: #EED9BF;
  --color-300: #DDBB92;
  --color-400: #C99E69;
  --color-500: #AD8047;
  --color-600: #85653D;
  --color-700: #5F4A30;
  --color-800: #3E3223;
  --color-900: #261F17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FCF8F2',
    100: '#F7ECDE',
    200: '#EED9BF',
    300: '#DDBB92',
    400: '#C99E69',
    500: '#AD8047',
    600: '#85653D',
    700: '#5F4A30',
    800: '#3E3223',
    900: '#261F17',
  },
}

$base: #CA8939;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F2;
$base-100: #F7ECDE;
$base-200: #EED9BF;
$base-300: #DDBB92;
$base-400: #C99E69;
$base-500: #AD8047;
$base-600: #85653D;
$base-700: #5F4A30;
$base-800: #3E3223;
$base-900: #261F17;
$base-hover: #A46E2C;
$base-subtle: #EADBC9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CA8939",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7ECDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EED9BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DDBB92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C99E69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD8047",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#85653D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F4A30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3223",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261F17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}