What color is #CB8167?

#CB8167 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(203, 129, 103), and in HSL hsl(16, 49%, 60%).

Is #CB8167 accessible as text?

On white, #CB8167 has a contrast ratio of 3.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB8167, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB8167?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #CB8167?

#CB8167 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #67B0CB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB8167 below.

Is #CB8167 good for buttons?

#CB8167 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB8167 — white text only reaches 3.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB8167 the same as CSS peru?

No — #CB8167 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CB8167 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB8167

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB8167 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB8167 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB8167 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Terracotta 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 #CB8167 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976E Anchor #3E2C20

Terracotta 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 #CB8167 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Terracotta 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 #CB8167 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Terracotta 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 #CB8167 Secondary #D7BBB2 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Terracotta 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 Terracotta carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CB8167 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

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 76/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 65/100

High

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

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CB8167

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CB8167 with

Puce Dark Khaki Iceberg 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E7E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CBA367 — 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 #CB8167 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB8167;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 129 103;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.4% 0.100 40.1);
  --color-50: #FBF5F3;
  --color-100: #F5E6E0;
  --color-200: #EACDC2;
  --color-300: #D7A998;
  --color-400: #C28670;
  --color-500: #A6664F;
  --color-600: #7F5342;
  --color-700: #5B3E34;
  --color-800: #3C2B25;
  --color-900: #251C18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  terracotta: {
    50: '#FBF5F3',
    100: '#F5E6E0',
    200: '#EACDC2',
    300: '#D7A998',
    400: '#C28670',
    500: '#A6664F',
    600: '#7F5342',
    700: '#5B3E34',
    800: '#3C2B25',
    900: '#251C18',
  },
}

$base: #CB8167;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF5F3;
$base-100: #F5E6E0;
$base-200: #EACDC2;
$base-300: #D7A998;
$base-400: #C28670;
$base-500: #A6664F;
$base-600: #7F5342;
$base-700: #5B3E34;
$base-800: #3C2B25;
$base-900: #251C18;
$base-hover: #B65E3E;
$base-subtle: #ECDBD5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB8167",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E6E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EACDC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7A998",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C28670",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6664F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F5342",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3E34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2B25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251C18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}