What color is #CD786D?

#CD786D is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(205, 120, 109), and in HSL hsl(7, 49%, 62%).

Is #CD786D accessible as text?

On white, #CD786D has a contrast ratio of 3.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.50:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD786D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD786D?

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

What colors go well with #CD786D?

#CD786D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6FC3CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD786D below.

Is #CD786D good for buttons?

#CD786D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD786D — white text only reaches 3.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD786D the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CD786D is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD786D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD786D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD786D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD786D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD786D Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Terracotta 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 #CD786D Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Terracotta 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 #CD786D Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Terracotta 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 #CD786D Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Terracotta 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 #CD786D Secondary #D6B6B1 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Terracotta 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 Terracotta carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CD786D 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 80/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 73/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 71/100

High

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

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CD786D with

Puce Sand Lagoon Blue Gainsboro Espresso

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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E6E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CE996F — 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 #CD786D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD786D;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 120 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.3% 0.108 28.2);
  --color-50: #FBF4F3;
  --color-100: #F5E2E0;
  --color-200: #EAC7C2;
  --color-300: #D79F98;
  --color-400: #C27A70;
  --color-500: #A6594F;
  --color-600: #7F4A42;
  --color-700: #5B3834;
  --color-800: #3C2725;
  --color-900: #251A18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  terracotta: {
    50: '#FBF4F3',
    100: '#F5E2E0',
    200: '#EAC7C2',
    300: '#D79F98',
    400: '#C27A70',
    500: '#A6594F',
    600: '#7F4A42',
    700: '#5B3834',
    800: '#3C2725',
    900: '#251A18',
  },
}

$base: #CD786D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F3;
$base-100: #F5E2E0;
$base-200: #EAC7C2;
$base-300: #D79F98;
$base-400: #C27A70;
$base-500: #A6594F;
$base-600: #7F4A42;
$base-700: #5B3834;
$base-800: #3C2725;
$base-900: #251A18;
$base-hover: #BC4F41;
$base-subtle: #EDDAD7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD786D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E2E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC7C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D79F98",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C27A70",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6594F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4A42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3834",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2725",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251A18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD786D

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD786D

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