What color is #CDA089?

#CDA089 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(205, 160, 137), and in HSL hsl(20, 40%, 67%).

Is #CDA089 accessible as text?

On white, #CDA089 has a contrast ratio of 2.34:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.99:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDA089, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDA089?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #CDA089?

#CDA089 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #89B6CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDA089 below.

Is #CDA089 good for buttons?

#CDA089 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDA089 — white text only reaches 2.34:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDA089 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #CDA089 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#CDA089 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDA089

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDA089 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDA089 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDA089 Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Buff 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 #CDA089 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Buff 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 #CDA089 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96986E Anchor #3E2C20

Buff 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 #CDA089 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Buff 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 #CDA089 Secondary #E5D4CC Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Buff 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 Buff carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CDA089 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 56/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CDA089

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People also use #CDA089 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EDE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDB689 — 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 #CDA089 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDA089;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 160 137;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.1% 0.063 48.4);
  --color-50: #FBF6F4;
  --color-100: #F3E8E2;
  --color-200: #E6D1C6;
  --color-300: #D1AF9E;
  --color-400: #BA8E78;
  --color-500: #9E6F57;
  --color-600: #7A5948;
  --color-700: #584237;
  --color-800: #3A2D27;
  --color-900: #241D19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FBF6F4',
    100: '#F3E8E2',
    200: '#E6D1C6',
    300: '#D1AF9E',
    400: '#BA8E78',
    500: '#9E6F57',
    600: '#7A5948',
    700: '#584237',
    800: '#3A2D27',
    900: '#241D19',
  },
}

$base: #CDA089;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF6F4;
$base-100: #F3E8E2;
$base-200: #E6D1C6;
$base-300: #D1AF9E;
$base-400: #BA8E78;
$base-500: #9E6F57;
$base-600: #7A5948;
$base-700: #584237;
$base-800: #3A2D27;
$base-900: #241D19;
$base-hover: #B87959;
$base-subtle: #EDE3DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDA089",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF6F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E8E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6D1C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1AF9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BA8E78",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E6F57",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A5948",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#584237",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2D27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241D19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}