What color is #CD840F?

#CD840F is a medium, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(205, 132, 15), and in HSL hsl(37, 86%, 43%).

Is #CD840F accessible as text?

On white, #CD840F has a contrast ratio of 3.04:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD840F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD840F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #CD840F?

#CD840F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0F58CC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD840F below.

Is #CD840F good for buttons?

#CD840F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD840F — white text only reaches 3.04:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD840F the same as CSS peru?

No — #CD840F is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD840F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD840F

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD840F works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD840F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD840F Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #CD840F Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F 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 #CD840F Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2B314B

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 #CD840F Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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 #CD840F Secondary #D7BDA0 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 #CD840F 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 90/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 70/100

High

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

Surface fit 26/100

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 #CD840F with

Imperial Red Yellow Green Denim 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 6.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E6D0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CCC30F — 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 #CD840F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD840F;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 132 15;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.3% 0.143 70.0);
  --color-50: #FEF9F0;
  --color-100: #FDEFD8;
  --color-200: #F9DEB3;
  --color-300: #EFC580;
  --color-400: #E0AA52;
  --color-500: #C68C2F;
  --color-600: #966D2B;
  --color-700: #6A5025;
  --color-800: #45351C;
  --color-900: #2A2113;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  bronze: {
    50: '#FEF9F0',
    100: '#FDEFD8',
    200: '#F9DEB3',
    300: '#EFC580',
    400: '#E0AA52',
    500: '#C68C2F',
    600: '#966D2B',
    700: '#6A5025',
    800: '#45351C',
    900: '#2A2113',
  },
}

$base: #CD840F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF9F0;
$base-100: #FDEFD8;
$base-200: #F9DEB3;
$base-300: #EFC580;
$base-400: #E0AA52;
$base-500: #C68C2F;
$base-600: #966D2B;
$base-700: #6A5025;
$base-800: #45351C;
$base-900: #2A2113;
$base-hover: #A3690C;
$base-subtle: #F0DAB7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD840F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF9F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDEFD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F9DEB3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EFC580",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E0AA52",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C68C2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#966D2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6A5025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#45351C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2113",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD840F

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD840F

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