What color is #CB804E?

#CB804E is a medium red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(203, 128, 78), and in HSL hsl(24, 55%, 55%).

Is #CB804E accessible as text?

On white, #CB804E has a contrast ratio of 3.12:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.74:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB804E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB804E?

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

What colors go well with #CB804E?

#CB804E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4D99CB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB804E below.

Is #CB804E good for buttons?

#CB804E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB804E — white text only reaches 3.12:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB804E the same as CSS peru?

No — #CB804E is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CB804E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB804E

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB804E works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB804E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB804E Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD 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 #CB804E Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #CB804E Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E 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 #CB804E Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #CB804E Secondary #D6BAA9 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 #CB804E 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 84/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

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 71/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 70/100

High

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

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CB804E with

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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 6.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E6DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CBAA4D — 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 #CB804E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB804E;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 128 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.9% 0.114 53.2);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F6E8DF;
  --color-200: #EDD2C0;
  --color-300: #DBB194;
  --color-400: #C7906B;
  --color-500: #AB714A;
  --color-600: #835A3F;
  --color-700: #5E4331;
  --color-800: #3E2E23;
  --color-900: #261D17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F6E8DF',
    200: '#EDD2C0',
    300: '#DBB194',
    400: '#C7906B',
    500: '#AB714A',
    600: '#835A3F',
    700: '#5E4331',
    800: '#3E2E23',
    900: '#261D17',
  },
}

$base: #CB804E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F6E8DF;
$base-200: #EDD2C0;
$base-300: #DBB194;
$base-400: #C7906B;
$base-500: #AB714A;
$base-600: #835A3F;
$base-700: #5E4331;
$base-800: #3E2E23;
$base-900: #261D17;
$base-hover: #AE6432;
$base-subtle: #EBDACE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB804E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E8DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD2C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBB194",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7906B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AB714A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#835A3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4331",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261D17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB804E

Color Lab

Pairs with #CB804E

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