What color is #CB4C2F?

#CB4C2F is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(203, 76, 47), and in HSL hsl(11, 62%, 49%).

Is #CB4C2F accessible as text?

On white, #CB4C2F has a contrast ratio of 4.55:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB4C2F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB4C2F?

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

What colors go well with #CB4C2F?

#CB4C2F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2FAECA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB4C2F below.

Is #CB4C2F good for buttons?

#CB4C2F works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #CB4C2F the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CB4C2F is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CB4C2F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB4C2F

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB4C2F works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB4C2F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB4C2F Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Burnt Orange as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB4C2F Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #959665 Secondary #3B3833

Burnt Orange anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CB4C2F Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A Anchor #5A222D

Burnt Orange plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CB4C2F Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Burnt Orange 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 #CB4C2F Secondary #C8998E Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Burnt Orange 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 Burnt Orange carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CB4C2F 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 41/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 44/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 70/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 92/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 15/100

Very low

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

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CB4C2F with

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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 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1DED9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CA802F — 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 #CB4C2F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB4C2F;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 76 47;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.4% 0.167 34.3);
  --color-50: #FDF4F2;
  --color-100: #F8E2DD;
  --color-200: #EFC6BD;
  --color-300: #E09E90;
  --color-400: #CC7866;
  --color-500: #B15844;
  --color-600: #87483A;
  --color-700: #60382E;
  --color-800: #3F2722;
  --color-900: #271916;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burnt-orange: {
    50: '#FDF4F2',
    100: '#F8E2DD',
    200: '#EFC6BD',
    300: '#E09E90',
    400: '#CC7866',
    500: '#B15844',
    600: '#87483A',
    700: '#60382E',
    800: '#3F2722',
    900: '#271916',
  },
}

$base: #CB4C2F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF4F2;
$base-100: #F8E2DD;
$base-200: #EFC6BD;
$base-300: #E09E90;
$base-400: #CC7866;
$base-500: #B15844;
$base-600: #87483A;
$base-700: #60382E;
$base-800: #3F2722;
$base-900: #271916;
$base-hover: #A23D26;
$base-subtle: #EACCC6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB4C2F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF4F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E2DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFC6BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E09E90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC7866",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B15844",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87483A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60382E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2722",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271916",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB4C2F

Color Lab

Pairs with #CB4C2F

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