What color is #CC462E?

#CC462E is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(204, 70, 46), and in HSL hsl(9, 63%, 49%).

Is #CC462E accessible as text?

On white, #CC462E has a contrast ratio of 4.68:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.48:1 (fails). For text placed on #CC462E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CC462E?

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

What colors go well with #CC462E?

#CC462E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2EB4CC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CC462E below.

Is #CC462E good for buttons?

#CC462E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #CC462E — black text only reaches 4.48:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CC462E the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CC462E is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CC462E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CC462E

Not just a swatch — here's how #CC462E works with other colors. Named schemes with #CC462E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CC462E Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Mahogany 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 #CC462E Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969665 Secondary #3B3833

Mahogany 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 #CC462E Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A Anchor #5A222D

Mahogany 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 #CC462E Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Mahogany 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 #CC462E Secondary #C7978C Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Mahogany 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 Mahogany carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CC462E 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 40/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 44/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 60/100

High

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

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

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 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CC462E

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People also use #CC462E with

Mulberry Goldenrod Verdigris Gainsboro Espresso

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 4.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1DDD9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CC7A2E — 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 #CC462E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CC462E;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 70 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(57.8% 0.174 32.4);
  --color-50: #FDF4F2;
  --color-100: #F8E1DD;
  --color-200: #F0C4BD;
  --color-300: #E09B8F;
  --color-400: #CD7465;
  --color-500: #B25443;
  --color-600: #88453A;
  --color-700: #61362E;
  --color-800: #402621;
  --color-900: #271916;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mahogany: {
    50: '#FDF4F2',
    100: '#F8E1DD',
    200: '#F0C4BD',
    300: '#E09B8F',
    400: '#CD7465',
    500: '#B25443',
    600: '#88453A',
    700: '#61362E',
    800: '#402621',
    900: '#271916',
  },
}

$base: #CC462E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF4F2;
$base-100: #F8E1DD;
$base-200: #F0C4BD;
$base-300: #E09B8F;
$base-400: #CD7465;
$base-500: #B25443;
$base-600: #88453A;
$base-700: #61362E;
$base-800: #402621;
$base-900: #271916;
$base-hover: #A33825;
$base-subtle: #EBCBC5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CC462E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF4F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E1DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0C4BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E09B8F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD7465",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B25443",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#88453A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61362E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402621",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271916",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CC462E

Color Lab

Pairs with #CC462E

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