What color is #CA8A2B?

#CA8A2B is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(202, 138, 43), and in HSL hsl(36, 65%, 48%).

Is #CA8A2B accessible as text?

On white, #CA8A2B has a contrast ratio of 2.92:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.18:1 (passes). For text placed on #CA8A2B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CA8A2B?

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

What colors go well with #CA8A2B?

#CA8A2B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2B6ACA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CA8A2B below.

Is #CA8A2B good for buttons?

#CA8A2B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CA8A2B — white text only reaches 2.92:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CA8A2B the same as CSS peru?

No — #CA8A2B is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CA8A2B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CA8A2B

Not just a swatch — here's how #CA8A2B works with other colors. Named schemes with #CA8A2B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA8A2B Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Caramel 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 #CA8A2B Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Caramel 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 #CA8A2B Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Caramel 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 #CA8A2B Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Caramel 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 #CA8A2B Secondary #D8C1A5 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Caramel 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 Caramel carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CA8A2B 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

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 61/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CA8A2B

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People also use #CA8A2B with

Vermilion 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 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E7D8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CABF2B — 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 #CA8A2B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CA8A2B;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 138 43;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.2% 0.131 72.1);
  --color-50: #FDF8F2;
  --color-100: #F9EDDD;
  --color-200: #F1DBBC;
  --color-300: #E2C08E;
  --color-400: #CFA463;
  --color-500: #B48641;
  --color-600: #896938;
  --color-700: #624D2D;
  --color-800: #403421;
  --color-900: #272016;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  caramel: {
    50: '#FDF8F2',
    100: '#F9EDDD',
    200: '#F1DBBC',
    300: '#E2C08E',
    400: '#CFA463',
    500: '#B48641',
    600: '#896938',
    700: '#624D2D',
    800: '#403421',
    900: '#272016',
  },
}

$base: #CA8A2B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF8F2;
$base-100: #F9EDDD;
$base-200: #F1DBBC;
$base-300: #E2C08E;
$base-400: #CFA463;
$base-500: #B48641;
$base-600: #896938;
$base-700: #624D2D;
$base-800: #403421;
$base-900: #272016;
$base-hover: #A26F22;
$base-subtle: #EBDBC4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CA8A2B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9EDDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1DBBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2C08E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CFA463",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B48641",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#896938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#624D2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403421",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272016",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}