What color is #CE8231?

#CE8231 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(206, 130, 49), and in HSL hsl(31, 62%, 50%).

Is #CE8231 accessible as text?

On white, #CE8231 has a contrast ratio of 3.06:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.86:1 (passes). For text placed on #CE8231, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CE8231?

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

What colors go well with #CE8231?

#CE8231 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #307DCF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CE8231 below.

Is #CE8231 good for buttons?

#CE8231 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CE8231 — white text only reaches 3.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CE8231 the same as CSS peru?

No — #CE8231 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CE8231 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CE8231

Not just a swatch — here's how #CE8231 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CE8231 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CE8231 Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Bronze 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 #CE8231 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Bronze 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 #CE8231 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Bronze 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 #CE8231 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Bronze 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 #CE8231 Secondary #D8BCA4 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Bronze 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 Bronze carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CE8231 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 88/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 70/100

High

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

Surface fit 29/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CE8231

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For fashion

People also use #CE8231 with

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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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E6DA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CFB730 — 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 #CE8231 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CE8231;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 130 49;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.3% 0.132 63.3);
  --color-50: #FDF8F2;
  --color-100: #F8EBDD;
  --color-200: #EFD7BD;
  --color-300: #E0B990;
  --color-400: #CC9B66;
  --color-500: #B17C44;
  --color-600: #87623A;
  --color-700: #60482E;
  --color-800: #3F3122;
  --color-900: #271F16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  bronze: {
    50: '#FDF8F2',
    100: '#F8EBDD',
    200: '#EFD7BD',
    300: '#E0B990',
    400: '#CC9B66',
    500: '#B17C44',
    600: '#87623A',
    700: '#60482E',
    800: '#3F3122',
    900: '#271F16',
  },
}

$base: #CE8231;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF8F2;
$base-100: #F8EBDD;
$base-200: #EFD7BD;
$base-300: #E0B990;
$base-400: #CC9B66;
$base-500: #B17C44;
$base-600: #87623A;
$base-700: #60482E;
$base-800: #3F3122;
$base-900: #271F16;
$base-hover: #A56827;
$base-subtle: #EBD9C7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CE8231",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EBDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD7BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0B990",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC9B66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B17C44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87623A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60482E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3122",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271F16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}