What color is #CD8D7F?

#CD8D7F is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(205, 141, 127), and in HSL hsl(11, 44%, 65%).

Is #CD8D7F accessible as text?

On white, #CD8D7F has a contrast ratio of 2.72:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.71:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD8D7F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD8D7F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #CD8D7F?

#CD8D7F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7EBFCD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD8D7F below.

Is #CD8D7F good for buttons?

#CD8D7F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD8D7F — white text only reaches 2.72:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD8D7F the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CD8D7F is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD8D7F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD8D7F

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD8D7F works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD8D7F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD8D7F Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Rosy Brown as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CD8D7F Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F Ink #2B2723

Rosy Brown 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CD8D7F Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C21

Rosy Brown 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 #CD8D7F Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28314B

Rosy Brown opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CD8D7F Secondary #DEC5C0 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rosy Brown 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 Rosy Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CD8D7F 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 95/100

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 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 52/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CD8D7F

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #CD8D7F with

Lilac Sand Lagoon Blue Gainsboro 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 6.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EAE7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDA77E — 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 #CD8D7F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD8D7F;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 141 127;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.3% 0.081 32.8);
  --color-50: #FBF5F4;
  --color-100: #F4E5E1;
  --color-200: #E8CBC4;
  --color-300: #D4A69B;
  --color-400: #BD8275;
  --color-500: #A16254;
  --color-600: #7C5046;
  --color-700: #593C36;
  --color-800: #3B2A26;
  --color-900: #251B19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FBF5F4',
    100: '#F4E5E1',
    200: '#E8CBC4',
    300: '#D4A69B',
    400: '#BD8275',
    500: '#A16254',
    600: '#7C5046',
    700: '#593C36',
    800: '#3B2A26',
    900: '#251B19',
  },
}

$base: #CD8D7F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF5F4;
$base-100: #F4E5E1;
$base-200: #E8CBC4;
$base-300: #D4A69B;
$base-400: #BD8275;
$base-500: #A16254;
$base-600: #7C5046;
$base-700: #593C36;
$base-800: #3B2A26;
$base-900: #251B19;
$base-hover: #BA624F;
$base-subtle: #EDDFDB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD8D7F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E5E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8CBC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4A69B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD8275",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A16254",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C5046",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593C36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2A26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251B19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}