What color is #CD5E1E?

#CD5E1E is a medium, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(205, 94, 30), and in HSL hsl(22, 74%, 46%).

Is #CD5E1E accessible as text?

On white, #CD5E1E has a contrast ratio of 4.03:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.22:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD5E1E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD5E1E?

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

What colors go well with #CD5E1E?

#CD5E1E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1E8CCC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD5E1E below.

Is #CD5E1E good for buttons?

#CD5E1E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD5E1E — white text only reaches 4.03:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD5E1E the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #CD5E1E is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD5E1E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD5E1E

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD5E1E works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD5E1E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD5E1E Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 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 #CD5E1E 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 #CD5E1E Secondary #7B4A25 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 #CD5E1E 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 #CD5E1E Secondary #CDA491 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 #CD5E1E 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 97/100

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 86/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 88/100

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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People also use #CD5E1E with

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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 #F2E0D5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CC981E — 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 #CD5E1E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD5E1E;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 94 30;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.0% 0.158 45.8);
  --color-50: #FEF6F1;
  --color-100: #FBE6DB;
  --color-200: #F4CEB8;
  --color-300: #E7AB88;
  --color-400: #D6895C;
  --color-500: #BC6939;
  --color-600: #8F5533;
  --color-700: #653F2A;
  --color-800: #422C1F;
  --color-900: #291C15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tawny: {
    50: '#FEF6F1',
    100: '#FBE6DB',
    200: '#F4CEB8',
    300: '#E7AB88',
    400: '#D6895C',
    500: '#BC6939',
    600: '#8F5533',
    700: '#653F2A',
    800: '#422C1F',
    900: '#291C15',
  },
}

$base: #CD5E1E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF6F1;
$base-100: #FBE6DB;
$base-200: #F4CEB8;
$base-300: #E7AB88;
$base-400: #D6895C;
$base-500: #BC6939;
$base-600: #8F5533;
$base-700: #653F2A;
$base-800: #422C1F;
$base-900: #291C15;
$base-hover: #A34B18;
$base-subtle: #EDCFBE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD5E1E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF6F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE6DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4CEB8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7AB88",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D6895C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC6939",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F5533",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#653F2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#422C1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291C15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD5E1E

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD5E1E

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