What color is #CD8A61?

#CD8A61 is a medium red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(205, 138, 97), and in HSL hsl(23, 52%, 59%).

Is #CD8A61 accessible as text?

On white, #CD8A61 has a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD8A61, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD8A61?

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

What colors go well with #CD8A61?

#CD8A61 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #60A3CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD8A61 below.

Is #CD8A61 good for buttons?

#CD8A61 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD8A61 — white text only reaches 2.84:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD8A61 the same as CSS peru?

No — #CD8A61 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD8A61 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD8A61

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD8A61 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD8A61 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD8A61 Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 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 #CD8A61 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #CD8A61 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 #CD8A61 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #CD8A61 Secondary #DBC2B4 Support #9A9186 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 #CD8A61 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 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 74/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 59/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CD8A61

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People also use #CD8A61 with

Puce Dark Khaki Carolina 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E8E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDAE60 — 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 #CD8A61 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD8A61;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 138 97;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.2% 0.099 51.9);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F6E8DF;
  --color-200: #EBD1C1;
  --color-300: #D9B096;
  --color-400: #C48F6E;
  --color-500: #A8704D;
  --color-600: #815941;
  --color-700: #5C4332;
  --color-800: #3D2E24;
  --color-900: #261D18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F6E8DF',
    200: '#EBD1C1',
    300: '#D9B096',
    400: '#C48F6E',
    500: '#A8704D',
    600: '#815941',
    700: '#5C4332',
    800: '#3D2E24',
    900: '#261D18',
  },
}

$base: #CD8A61;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F6E8DF;
$base-200: #EBD1C1;
$base-300: #D9B096;
$base-400: #C48F6E;
$base-500: #A8704D;
$base-600: #815941;
$base-700: #5C4332;
$base-800: #3D2E24;
$base-900: #261D18;
$base-hover: #B76A3A;
$base-subtle: #ECDDD3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD8A61",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E8DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBD1C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9B096",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C48F6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8704D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#815941",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4332",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2E24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261D18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD8A61

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD8A61

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