What color is #CDA273?

#CDA273 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(205, 162, 115), and in HSL hsl(31, 47%, 63%).

Is #CDA273 accessible as text?

On white, #CDA273 has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.01:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDA273, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDA273?

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

What colors go well with #CDA273?

#CDA273 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #749FCD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDA273 below.

Is #CDA273 good for buttons?

#CDA273 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDA273 — white text only reaches 2.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDA273 the same as CSS tan?

No — #CDA273 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CDA273 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDA273

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDA273 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDA273 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDA273 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #CDA273 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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 #CDA273 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F 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 #CDA273 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

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 #CDA273 Secondary #E5D5C4 Support #9A9186 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 #CDA273 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 64/100

High

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

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 68/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 40/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CDA273

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CDA273 with

Puce Dark Khaki Iceberg Greige Taupe

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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3ECE6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDC074 — 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 #CDA273 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDA273;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 162 115;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.1% 0.081 68.6);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EBE0;
  --color-200: #E9D7C3;
  --color-300: #D6B999;
  --color-400: #C09A72;
  --color-500: #A47C51;
  --color-600: #7E6244;
  --color-700: #5A4834;
  --color-800: #3C3125;
  --color-900: #251F18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5EBE0',
    200: '#E9D7C3',
    300: '#D6B999',
    400: '#C09A72',
    500: '#A47C51',
    600: '#7E6244',
    700: '#5A4834',
    800: '#3C3125',
    900: '#251F18',
  },
}

$base: #CDA273;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EBE0;
$base-200: #E9D7C3;
$base-300: #D6B999;
$base-400: #C09A72;
$base-500: #A47C51;
$base-600: #7E6244;
$base-700: #5A4834;
$base-800: #3C3125;
$base-900: #251F18;
$base-hover: #BC8345;
$base-subtle: #EDE3D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDA273",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EBE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D7C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6B999",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C09A72",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A47C51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E6244",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4834",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3125",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}