What color is #CB8307?

#CB8307 is a medium, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(203, 131, 7), and in HSL hsl(38, 93%, 41%).

Is #CB8307 accessible as text?

On white, #CB8307 has a contrast ratio of 3.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.79:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB8307, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB8307?

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

What colors go well with #CB8307?

#CB8307 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #074FCA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB8307 below.

Is #CB8307 good for buttons?

#CB8307 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB8307 — white text only reaches 3.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB8307 the same as CSS peru?

No — #CB8307 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CB8307 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB8307

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB8307 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB8307 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB8307 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Bronze 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 #CB8307 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Bronze 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 #CB8307 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2B314B

Bronze 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 #CB8307 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Bronze 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 #CB8307 Secondary #D6BC9E Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Bronze 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 Bronze carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CB8307 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 90/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 72/100

High

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

Surface fit 25/100

Low

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

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 #F5E6CD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CAC307 — 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 #CB8307 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB8307;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 131 7;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.9% 0.143 70.7);
  --color-50: #FEF9F0;
  --color-100: #FDF0D8;
  --color-200: #FCE0B1;
  --color-300: #F4C87C;
  --color-400: #E6AE4C;
  --color-500: #CC9029;
  --color-600: #9B7027;
  --color-700: #6D5122;
  --color-800: #47361A;
  --color-900: #2B2212;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  bronze: {
    50: '#FEF9F0',
    100: '#FDF0D8',
    200: '#FCE0B1',
    300: '#F4C87C',
    400: '#E6AE4C',
    500: '#CC9029',
    600: '#9B7027',
    700: '#6D5122',
    800: '#47361A',
    900: '#2B2212',
  },
}

$base: #CB8307;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF9F0;
$base-100: #FDF0D8;
$base-200: #FCE0B1;
$base-300: #F4C87C;
$base-400: #E6AE4C;
$base-500: #CC9029;
$base-600: #9B7027;
$base-700: #6D5122;
$base-800: #47361A;
$base-900: #2B2212;
$base-hover: #A16806;
$base-subtle: #F2DAB2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB8307",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF9F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF0D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCE0B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F4C87C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E6AE4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CC9029",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B7027",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D5122",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47361A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2212",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB8307

Color Lab

Pairs with #CB8307

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