What color is #CB925D?

#CB925D is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(203, 146, 93), and in HSL hsl(29, 51%, 58%).

Is #CB925D accessible as text?

On white, #CB925D has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.81:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB925D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB925D?

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

What colors go well with #CB925D?

#CB925D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5D96CB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB925D below.

Is #CB925D good for buttons?

#CB925D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB925D — white text only reaches 2.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB925D the same as CSS peru?

No — #CB925D is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CB925D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB925D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB925D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB925D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB925D Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Camel 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 #CB925D Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Camel 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 #CB925D Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Camel 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 #CB925D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Camel 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 #CB925D Secondary #DDC8B5 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Camel 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 Camel carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CB925D 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 73/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 55/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

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 #CB925D

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People also use #CB925D with

Puce Citrine Carolina Blue 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E9E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CBB65D — 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 #CB925D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB925D;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 146 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.4% 0.098 63.1);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F6EAE0;
  --color-200: #EBD6C1;
  --color-300: #D9B797;
  --color-400: #C3986F;
  --color-500: #A7794E;
  --color-600: #816041;
  --color-700: #5C4733;
  --color-800: #3D3024;
  --color-900: #261E18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F6EAE0',
    200: '#EBD6C1',
    300: '#D9B797',
    400: '#C3986F',
    500: '#A7794E',
    600: '#816041',
    700: '#5C4733',
    800: '#3D3024',
    900: '#261E18',
  },
}

$base: #CB925D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F6EAE0;
$base-200: #EBD6C1;
$base-300: #D9B797;
$base-400: #C3986F;
$base-500: #A7794E;
$base-600: #816041;
$base-700: #5C4733;
$base-800: #3D3024;
$base-900: #261E18;
$base-hover: #B3743A;
$base-subtle: #EBDED2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB925D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6EAE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBD6C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9B797",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3986F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A7794E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#816041",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4733",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3024",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261E18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB925D

Color Lab

Pairs with #CB925D

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