What color is #CB390D?

#CB390D is a medium, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(203, 57, 13), and in HSL hsl(14, 88%, 42%).

Is #CB390D accessible as text?

On white, #CB390D has a contrast ratio of 5.08:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.13:1 (fails). For text placed on #CB390D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB390D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-700 (#CA3500).

What colors go well with #CB390D?

#CB390D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0D9DC9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB390D below.

Is #CB390D good for buttons?

#CB390D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #CB390D — black text only reaches 4.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB390D the same as CSS crimson?

No — #CB390D is not the CSS named color crimson, but crimson (#DC143C) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#CB390D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB390D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB390D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB390D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Sunset Warmth Glow · 5 colors

Glow #CB390D Secondary #E76F51 Accent #E99C34 Anchor #5C3950 Surface #F4E8D6

Mahogany glows at the center of this sunset palette, joined by coral and gold, deepened by a plum anchor and cooled with cream.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB390D Secondary #B76423 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Mahogany 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 #CB390D Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C21

Mahogany holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CB390D Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Mahogany sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CB390D Secondary #C49083 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Mahogany 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 Mahogany carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CB390D 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 98/100

Warm

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

Softness 37/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 47/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 47/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 47/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 73/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 89/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 13/100

Very low

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

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CB390D with

Raspberry Goldenrod Bondi Blue Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 5.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4D7CF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C9780D — 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 #CB390D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB390D;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 57 13;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(56.0% 0.189 35.2);
  --color-50: #FEF4F0;
  --color-100: #FDE1D8;
  --color-200: #FAC3B2;
  --color-300: #F0997F;
  --color-400: #E27250;
  --color-500: #C8512D;
  --color-600: #98442A;
  --color-700: #6B3424;
  --color-800: #46251B;
  --color-900: #2B1813;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mahogany: {
    50: '#FEF4F0',
    100: '#FDE1D8',
    200: '#FAC3B2',
    300: '#F0997F',
    400: '#E27250',
    500: '#C8512D',
    600: '#98442A',
    700: '#6B3424',
    800: '#46251B',
    900: '#2B1813',
  },
}

$base: #CB390D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF4F0;
$base-100: #FDE1D8;
$base-200: #FAC3B2;
$base-300: #F0997F;
$base-400: #E27250;
$base-500: #C8512D;
$base-600: #98442A;
$base-700: #6B3424;
$base-800: #46251B;
$base-900: #2B1813;
$base-hover: #A12D0A;
$base-subtle: #F0C3B5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB390D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF4F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE1D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAC3B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F0997F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E27250",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C8512D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#98442A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B3424",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46251B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1813",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB390D

Color Lab

Pairs with #CB390D

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