What color is #CD815B?

#CD815B is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(205, 129, 91), and in HSL hsl(20, 53%, 58%).

Is #CD815B accessible as text?

On white, #CD815B has a contrast ratio of 3.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.89:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD815B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD815B?

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

What colors go well with #CD815B?

#CD815B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5BA7CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD815B below.

Is #CD815B good for buttons?

#CD815B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD815B — white text only reaches 3.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD815B the same as CSS peru?

No — #CD815B is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD815B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD815B

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD815B works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD815B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD815B Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Peru 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 #CD815B Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Peru 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 #CD815B Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Peru 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 #CD815B Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Peru 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 #CD815B Secondary #D8BCAE Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Peru 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 Peru carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CD815B 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 100/100

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 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

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

Surface fit 36/100

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 #CD815B with

Pale Violet Red Dark Khaki Iceberg 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 6.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E7E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDA75B — 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 #CD815B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD815B;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 129 91;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.5% 0.108 46.9);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F6E7DF;
  --color-200: #ECCFC1;
  --color-300: #DAAC95;
  --color-400: #C58A6D;
  --color-500: #A96B4C;
  --color-600: #825640;
  --color-700: #5D4032;
  --color-800: #3D2C24;
  --color-900: #261C17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F6E7DF',
    200: '#ECCFC1',
    300: '#DAAC95',
    400: '#C58A6D',
    500: '#A96B4C',
    600: '#825640',
    700: '#5D4032',
    800: '#3D2C24',
    900: '#261C17',
  },
}

$base: #CD815B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F6E7DF;
$base-200: #ECCFC1;
$base-300: #DAAC95;
$base-400: #C58A6D;
$base-500: #A96B4C;
$base-600: #825640;
$base-700: #5D4032;
$base-800: #3D2C24;
$base-900: #261C17;
$base-hover: #B56138;
$base-subtle: #ECDBD2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD815B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E7DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECCFC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAAC95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C58A6D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A96B4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#825640",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D4032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2C24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261C17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD815B

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Pairs with #CD815B

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