What color is #CD7B33?

#CD7B33 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(205, 123, 51), and in HSL hsl(28, 61%, 50%).

Is #CD7B33 accessible as text?

On white, #CD7B33 has a contrast ratio of 3.24:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.48:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD7B33, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD7B33?

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

What colors go well with #CD7B33?

#CD7B33 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3285CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD7B33 below.

Is #CD7B33 good for buttons?

#CD7B33 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD7B33 — white text only reaches 3.24:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD7B33 the same as CSS peru?

No — #CD7B33 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD7B33 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD7B33

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD7B33 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD7B33 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD7B33 Secondary #B5651D Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Bronze 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 #CD7B33 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Bronze 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 #CD7B33 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Bronze 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 #CD7B33 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Bronze 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 #CD7B33 Secondary #D5B7A1 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Bronze 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 Bronze carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CD7B33 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 89/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 99/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 75/100

High

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

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CD7B33 with

Indian Red Citrine Steel 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 5.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E5DA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDAE32 — 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 #CD7B33 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD7B33;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 123 51;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.9% 0.133 58.2);
  --color-50: #FCF7F2;
  --color-100: #F8EADD;
  --color-200: #EFD5BD;
  --color-300: #DFB590;
  --color-400: #CB9667;
  --color-500: #B07745;
  --color-600: #875E3B;
  --color-700: #60462F;
  --color-800: #3F2F22;
  --color-900: #271E16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  bronze: {
    50: '#FCF7F2',
    100: '#F8EADD',
    200: '#EFD5BD',
    300: '#DFB590',
    400: '#CB9667',
    500: '#B07745',
    600: '#875E3B',
    700: '#60462F',
    800: '#3F2F22',
    900: '#271E16',
  },
}

$base: #CD7B33;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F2;
$base-100: #F8EADD;
$base-200: #EFD5BD;
$base-300: #DFB590;
$base-400: #CB9667;
$base-500: #B07745;
$base-600: #875E3B;
$base-700: #60462F;
$base-800: #3F2F22;
$base-900: #271E16;
$base-hover: #A46228;
$base-subtle: #EAD8C7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD7B33",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EADD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD5BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFB590",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB9667",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B07745",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#875E3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60462F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271E16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD7B33

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD7B33

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