What color is #CD681C?

#CD681C is a medium, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(205, 104, 28), and in HSL hsl(26, 76%, 46%).

Is #CD681C accessible as text?

On white, #CD681C has a contrast ratio of 3.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD681C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD681C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #CD681C?

#CD681C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1C81CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD681C below.

Is #CD681C good for buttons?

#CD681C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD681C — white text only reaches 3.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD681C the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #CD681C is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD681C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD681C

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD681C works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD681C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD681C Secondary #B5651F Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Chocolate 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 #CD681C Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #96986E Anchor #3E2C20

Chocolate 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 #CD681C Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Chocolate 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 #CD681C Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Chocolate 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 #CD681C Secondary #CFAA95 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Chocolate 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 Chocolate carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CD681C 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 45/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

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

Naturalness 91/100

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 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 85/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 19/100

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 #CD681C 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 4.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E1D4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CEA51C — 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 #CD681C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD681C;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 104 28;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.6% 0.151 51.3);
  --color-50: #FEF7F1;
  --color-100: #FBE8DA;
  --color-200: #F5D2B7;
  --color-300: #E9B187;
  --color-400: #D8915A;
  --color-500: #BD7137;
  --color-600: #905B32;
  --color-700: #664329;
  --color-800: #432E1E;
  --color-900: #291D14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  chocolate: {
    50: '#FEF7F1',
    100: '#FBE8DA',
    200: '#F5D2B7',
    300: '#E9B187',
    400: '#D8915A',
    500: '#BD7137',
    600: '#905B32',
    700: '#664329',
    800: '#432E1E',
    900: '#291D14',
  },
}

$base: #CD681C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF7F1;
$base-100: #FBE8DA;
$base-200: #F5D2B7;
$base-300: #E9B187;
$base-400: #D8915A;
$base-500: #BD7137;
$base-600: #905B32;
$base-700: #664329;
$base-800: #432E1E;
$base-900: #291D14;
$base-hover: #A55417;
$base-subtle: #EED3BE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD681C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF7F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE8DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5D2B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9B187",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D8915A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BD7137",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#905B32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#664329",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#432E1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291D14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD681C

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD681C

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