What color is #CD6F23?

#CD6F23 is a medium, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(205, 111, 35), and in HSL hsl(27, 71%, 47%).

Is #CD6F23 accessible as text?

On white, #CD6F23 has a contrast ratio of 3.56:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.89:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD6F23, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD6F23?

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

What colors go well with #CD6F23?

#CD6F23 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2380CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD6F23 below.

Is #CD6F23 good for buttons?

#CD6F23 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD6F23 — white text only reaches 3.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD6F23 the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #CD6F23 is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD6F23 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD6F23

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD6F23 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD6F23 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD6F23 Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 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 #CD6F23 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #CD6F23 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

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 #CD6F23 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 #CD6F23 Secondary #D1AF99 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 #CD6F23 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 93/100

Warm

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

Softness 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 82/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 21/100

Low

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

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CD6F23 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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E3D6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDA823 — 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 #CD6F23 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD6F23;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 111 35;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.7% 0.145 54.1);
  --color-50: #FDF7F1;
  --color-100: #FAE9DB;
  --color-200: #F3D3B9;
  --color-300: #E5B38A;
  --color-400: #D4935E;
  --color-500: #B9743C;
  --color-600: #8D5C35;
  --color-700: #64452B;
  --color-800: #422F1F;
  --color-900: #281E15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  chocolate: {
    50: '#FDF7F1',
    100: '#FAE9DB',
    200: '#F3D3B9',
    300: '#E5B38A',
    400: '#D4935E',
    500: '#B9743C',
    600: '#8D5C35',
    700: '#64452B',
    800: '#422F1F',
    900: '#281E15',
  },
}

$base: #CD6F23;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF7F1;
$base-100: #FAE9DB;
$base-200: #F3D3B9;
$base-300: #E5B38A;
$base-400: #D4935E;
$base-500: #B9743C;
$base-600: #8D5C35;
$base-700: #64452B;
$base-800: #422F1F;
$base-900: #281E15;
$base-hover: #A4591C;
$base-subtle: #ECD4C1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD6F23",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAE9DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3D3B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5B38A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D4935E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B9743C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D5C35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64452B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#422F1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281E15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD6F23

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD6F23

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