What color is #CC8533?

#CC8533 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(204, 133, 51), and in HSL hsl(32, 60%, 50%).

Is #CC8533 accessible as text?

On white, #CC8533 has a contrast ratio of 3.01:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.97:1 (passes). For text placed on #CC8533, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CC8533?

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

What colors go well with #CC8533?

#CC8533 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #337ACC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CC8533 below.

Is #CC8533 good for buttons?

#CC8533 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CC8533 — white text only reaches 3.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CC8533 the same as CSS peru?

No — #CC8533 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CC8533 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CC8533

Not just a swatch — here's how #CC8533 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CC8533 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CC8533 Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Peru 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 #CC8533 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Peru 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 #CC8533 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Peru 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 #CC8533 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Peru 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 #CC8533 Secondary #D8BEA5 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Peru 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 Peru carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CC8533 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 87/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

High

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CC8533

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CC8533 with

Indian Red Yellow Green True 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E6DA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CCB833 — 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 #CC8533 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #CC8533;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 133 51;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.6% 0.129 65.9);
  --color-50: #FCF8F2;
  --color-100: #F8EBDE;
  --color-200: #EFD8BE;
  --color-300: #DEBA91;
  --color-400: #CB9C67;
  --color-500: #AF7E46;
  --color-600: #86633C;
  --color-700: #60492F;
  --color-800: #3F3122;
  --color-900: #271F16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FCF8F2',
    100: '#F8EBDE',
    200: '#EFD8BE',
    300: '#DEBA91',
    400: '#CB9C67',
    500: '#AF7E46',
    600: '#86633C',
    700: '#60492F',
    800: '#3F3122',
    900: '#271F16',
  },
}

$base: #CC8533;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F2;
$base-100: #F8EBDE;
$base-200: #EFD8BE;
$base-300: #DEBA91;
$base-400: #CB9C67;
$base-500: #AF7E46;
$base-600: #86633C;
$base-700: #60492F;
$base-800: #3F3122;
$base-900: #271F16;
$base-hover: #A36A29;
$base-subtle: #EADAC7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CC8533",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EBDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD8BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEBA91",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB9C67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF7E46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86633C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60492F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3122",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271F16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}