What color is #CC581F?

#CC581F is a medium, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(204, 88, 31), and in HSL hsl(20, 74%, 46%).

Is #CC581F accessible as text?

On white, #CC581F has a contrast ratio of 4.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.98:1 (passes). For text placed on #CC581F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CC581F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-700 (#BB4D00).

What colors go well with #CC581F?

#CC581F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1E92CC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CC581F below.

Is #CC581F good for buttons?

#CC581F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CC581F — white text only reaches 4.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CC581F the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #CC581F is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) is the closest CSS named color.

#CC581F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CC581F

Not just a swatch — here's how #CC581F works with other colors. Named schemes with #CC581F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CC581F Secondary #B66421 Accent #767844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Tawny 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 #CC581F Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #949765 Secondary #3B3833

Tawny 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 #CC581F Secondary #7B4926 Surface #E9D9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222C

Tawny 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 #CC581F Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2035 Accent #E6C2C0 Secondary #332B2D

Tawny 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 #CC581F Secondary #CBA08F Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Tawny 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 Tawny carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CC581F 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 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 90/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 17/100

Very low

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

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

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 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2DFD5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CC921E — 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 #CC581F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CC581F;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 88 31;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.0% 0.162 43.0);
  --color-50: #FEF5F1;
  --color-100: #FBE5DB;
  --color-200: #F4CCB8;
  --color-300: #E7A888;
  --color-400: #D6855C;
  --color-500: #BC6539;
  --color-600: #8F5233;
  --color-700: #653D2A;
  --color-800: #422B1F;
  --color-900: #291B15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tawny: {
    50: '#FEF5F1',
    100: '#FBE5DB',
    200: '#F4CCB8',
    300: '#E7A888',
    400: '#D6855C',
    500: '#BC6539',
    600: '#8F5233',
    700: '#653D2A',
    800: '#422B1F',
    900: '#291B15',
  },
}

$base: #CC581F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F1;
$base-100: #FBE5DB;
$base-200: #F4CCB8;
$base-300: #E7A888;
$base-400: #D6855C;
$base-500: #BC6539;
$base-600: #8F5233;
$base-700: #653D2A;
$base-800: #422B1F;
$base-900: #291B15;
$base-hover: #A34718;
$base-subtle: #EDCEBE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CC581F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE5DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4CCB8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7A888",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D6855C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC6539",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F5233",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#653D2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#422B1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291B15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CC581F

Color Lab

Pairs with #CC581F

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