What color is #CDA49D?

#CDA49D is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(205, 164, 157), and in HSL hsl(9, 32%, 71%).

Is #CDA49D accessible as text?

On white, #CDA49D has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.39:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDA49D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDA49D?

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

What colors go well with #CDA49D?

#CDA49D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9DC6CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDA49D below.

Is #CDA49D good for buttons?

#CDA49D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDA49D — white text only reaches 2.24:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDA49D the same as CSS darkgray?

No — #CDA49D is not the CSS named color darkgray, but darkgray (#A9A9A9) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#CDA49D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDA49D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDA49D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDA49D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDA49D Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dusty Rose 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 #CDA49D Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose 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 #CDA49D Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Dusty Rose 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 #CDA49D Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Dusty Rose 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 #CDA49D Secondary #E7D8D5 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CDA49D 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 70/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 59/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 19/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 61/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CDA49D

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People also use #CDA49D with

Thistle Tan Light Steel Blue Gainsboro Espresso

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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EEED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDB49D — 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 #CDA49D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDA49D;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 164 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.4% 0.050 29.5);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F2E6E4;
  --color-200: #E3CDC9;
  --color-300: #CCA9A3;
  --color-400: #B3867F;
  --color-500: #97675E;
  --color-600: #75534D;
  --color-700: #543E3A;
  --color-800: #382B29;
  --color-900: #231C1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F2E6E4',
    200: '#E3CDC9',
    300: '#CCA9A3',
    400: '#B3867F',
    500: '#97675E',
    600: '#75534D',
    700: '#543E3A',
    800: '#382B29',
    900: '#231C1A',
  },
}

$base: #CDA49D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F2E6E4;
$base-200: #E3CDC9;
$base-300: #CCA9A3;
$base-400: #B3867F;
$base-500: #97675E;
$base-600: #75534D;
$base-700: #543E3A;
$base-800: #382B29;
$base-900: #231C1A;
$base-hover: #B4786E;
$base-subtle: #EEE5E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDA49D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E6E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3CDC9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCA9A3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3867F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#97675E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#75534D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#543E3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382B29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231C1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}