What color is #CE884F?

#CE884F is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(206, 136, 79), and in HSL hsl(27, 56%, 56%).

Is #CE884F accessible as text?

On white, #CE884F has a contrast ratio of 2.89:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #CE884F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CE884F?

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

What colors go well with #CE884F?

#CE884F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5095CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CE884F below.

Is #CE884F good for buttons?

#CE884F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CE884F — white text only reaches 2.89:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CE884F the same as CSS peru?

No — #CE884F is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CE884F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CE884F

Not just a swatch — here's how #CE884F works with other colors. Named schemes with #CE884F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CE884F Secondary #B5651C Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Peru 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 #CE884F Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Peru 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 #CE884F Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Peru 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 #CE884F Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Peru 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 #CE884F Secondary #DBC1AE Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Peru 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 Peru carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CE884F 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

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 69/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 63/100

High

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

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CE884F

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CE884F with

Pale Violet Red Citrine Ocean 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 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E8E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CEB250 — 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 #CE884F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CE884F;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 136 79;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.7% 0.113 58.5);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F7E9DF;
  --color-200: #EDD4BF;
  --color-300: #DCB493;
  --color-400: #C7946B;
  --color-500: #AC7549;
  --color-600: #845D3E;
  --color-700: #5E4531;
  --color-800: #3E2F23;
  --color-900: #261E17;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F7E9DF',
    200: '#EDD4BF',
    300: '#DCB493',
    400: '#C7946B',
    500: '#AC7549',
    600: '#845D3E',
    700: '#5E4531',
    800: '#3E2F23',
    900: '#261E17',
  },
}

$base: #CE884F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F7E9DF;
$base-200: #EDD4BF;
$base-300: #DCB493;
$base-400: #C7946B;
$base-500: #AC7549;
$base-600: #845D3E;
$base-700: #5E4531;
$base-800: #3E2F23;
$base-900: #261E17;
$base-hover: #B26C32;
$base-subtle: #ECDCCF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CE884F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E9DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD4BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCB493",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7946B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC7549",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#845D3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4531",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2F23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261E17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}