What color is #CE9E46?

#CE9E46 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(206, 158, 70), and in HSL hsl(39, 58%, 54%).

Is #CE9E46 accessible as text?

On white, #CE9E46 has a contrast ratio of 2.44:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #CE9E46, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CE9E46?

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

What colors go well with #CE9E46?

#CE9E46 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4675CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CE9E46 below.

Is #CE9E46 good for buttons?

#CE9E46 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CE9E46 — white text only reaches 2.44:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CE9E46 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #CE9E46 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#CE9E46 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CE9E46

Not just a swatch — here's how #CE9E46 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CE9E46 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CE9E46 Secondary #B36715 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Butterscotch 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 #CE9E46 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #92996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Butterscotch 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 #CE9E46 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Butterscotch 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 #CE9E46 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Butterscotch 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 #CE9E46 Secondary #E2D1B5 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Butterscotch 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 Butterscotch carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CE9E46 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

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 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 50/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CE9E46 with

Terracotta Yellow Green True Blue Greige Army Green

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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EADE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CECB46 — 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 #CE9E46 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CE9E46;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 158 70;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.8% 0.119 80.0);
  --color-50: #FCF9F2;
  --color-100: #F7EEDE;
  --color-200: #EEDDBF;
  --color-300: #DDC392;
  --color-400: #C9A769;
  --color-500: #AD8A47;
  --color-600: #856C3D;
  --color-700: #5F4E30;
  --color-800: #3E3523;
  --color-900: #262117;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  butterscotch: {
    50: '#FCF9F2',
    100: '#F7EEDE',
    200: '#EEDDBF',
    300: '#DDC392',
    400: '#C9A769',
    500: '#AD8A47',
    600: '#856C3D',
    700: '#5F4E30',
    800: '#3E3523',
    900: '#262117',
  },
}

$base: #CE9E46;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F2;
$base-100: #F7EEDE;
$base-200: #EEDDBF;
$base-300: #DDC392;
$base-400: #C9A769;
$base-500: #AD8A47;
$base-600: #856C3D;
$base-700: #5F4E30;
$base-800: #3E3523;
$base-900: #262117;
$base-hover: #AE812E;
$base-subtle: #EBE0CC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CE9E46",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EEDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEDDBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DDC392",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C9A769",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD8A47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#856C3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F4E30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3523",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262117",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CE9E46

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Pairs with #CE9E46

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