What color is #CD902C?

#CD902C is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(205, 144, 44), and in HSL hsl(37, 65%, 49%).

Is #CD902C accessible as text?

On white, #CD902C has a contrast ratio of 2.76:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.62:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD902C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD902C?

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

What colors go well with #CD902C?

#CD902C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2C6ACE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD902C below.

Is #CD902C good for buttons?

#CD902C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD902C — white text only reaches 2.76:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD902C the same as CSS peru?

No — #CD902C is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD902C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD902C

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD902C works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD902C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD902C Secondary #B46617 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Caramel 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 #CD902C Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Caramel 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 #CD902C Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Caramel 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 #CD902C Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Caramel 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 #CD902C Secondary #DCC6A9 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Caramel 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 Caramel carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CD902C 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

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 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 61/100

High

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

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CD902C with

Vermilion Yellow Green True 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 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E8D9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CEC62C — 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 #CD902C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CD902C;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 144 44;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.7% 0.132 74.8);
  --color-50: #FDF9F2;
  --color-100: #F9EEDD;
  --color-200: #F1DCBC;
  --color-300: #E2C18E;
  --color-400: #CFA663;
  --color-500: #B48841;
  --color-600: #896A38;
  --color-700: #624E2D;
  --color-800: #403421;
  --color-900: #272116;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  caramel: {
    50: '#FDF9F2',
    100: '#F9EEDD',
    200: '#F1DCBC',
    300: '#E2C18E',
    400: '#CFA663',
    500: '#B48841',
    600: '#896A38',
    700: '#624E2D',
    800: '#403421',
    900: '#272116',
  },
}

$base: #CD902C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF9F2;
$base-100: #F9EEDD;
$base-200: #F1DCBC;
$base-300: #E2C18E;
$base-400: #CFA663;
$base-500: #B48841;
$base-600: #896A38;
$base-700: #624E2D;
$base-800: #403421;
$base-900: #272116;
$base-hover: #A57323;
$base-subtle: #EBDCC5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD902C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF9F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9EEDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1DCBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2C18E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CFA663",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B48841",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#896A38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#624E2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403421",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272116",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CD902C

Color Lab

Pairs with #CD902C

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