What color is #CC5D2D?

#CC5D2D is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(204, 93, 45), and in HSL hsl(18, 64%, 49%).

Is #CC5D2D accessible as text?

On white, #CC5D2D has a contrast ratio of 4.06:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.17:1 (passes). For text placed on #CC5D2D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CC5D2D?

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

What colors go well with #CC5D2D?

#CC5D2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2D9DCD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CC5D2D below.

Is #CC5D2D good for buttons?

#CC5D2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CC5D2D — white text only reaches 4.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CC5D2D the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #CC5D2D is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#CC5D2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CC5D2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CC5D2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CC5D2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CC5D2D Secondary #B66421 Accent #767843 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 #CC5D2D 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 #CC5D2D Secondary #7B4926 Surface #E9D9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222D

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 #CC5D2D 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 #CC5D2D Secondary #CCA393 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 #CC5D2D 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 95/100

Warm

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

Softness 44/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 41/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 89/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 18/100

Very 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 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E0D9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CD922D — 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 #CC5D2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CC5D2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 93 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.9% 0.154 42.1);
  --color-50: #FDF5F2;
  --color-100: #F8E5DD;
  --color-200: #F0CCBC;
  --color-300: #E1A78E;
  --color-400: #CE8464;
  --color-500: #B36442;
  --color-600: #895139;
  --color-700: #613D2E;
  --color-800: #402A21;
  --color-900: #271B16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tawny: {
    50: '#FDF5F2',
    100: '#F8E5DD',
    200: '#F0CCBC',
    300: '#E1A78E',
    400: '#CE8464',
    500: '#B36442',
    600: '#895139',
    700: '#613D2E',
    800: '#402A21',
    900: '#271B16',
  },
}

$base: #CC5D2D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF5F2;
$base-100: #F8E5DD;
$base-200: #F0CCBC;
$base-300: #E1A78E;
$base-400: #CE8464;
$base-500: #B36442;
$base-600: #895139;
$base-700: #613D2E;
$base-800: #402A21;
$base-900: #271B16;
$base-hover: #A44A24;
$base-subtle: #EBD0C5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CC5D2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E5DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0CCBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1A78E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CE8464",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B36442",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#895139",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#613D2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402A21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271B16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CC5D2D

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Pairs with #CC5D2D

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