What color is #CEA45E?

#CEA45E is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(206, 164, 94), and in HSL hsl(38, 53%, 59%).

Is #CEA45E accessible as text?

On white, #CEA45E has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.10:1 (passes). For text placed on #CEA45E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CEA45E?

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

What colors go well with #CEA45E?

#CEA45E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5F88CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CEA45E below.

Is #CEA45E good for buttons?

#CEA45E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CEA45E — white text only reaches 2.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CEA45E the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #CEA45E is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#CEA45E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CEA45E

Not just a swatch — here's how #CEA45E works with other colors. Named schemes with #CEA45E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CEA45E Secondary #B36716 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Buff 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 #CEA45E Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

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 #CEA45E Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Buff 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 #CEA45E 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CEA45E Secondary #E5D6BF 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 #CEA45E 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

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 65/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

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 #CEA45E

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People also use #CEA45E with

Puce Yellow Green Glaucous 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2ECE2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CECA5F — 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 #CEA45E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #CEA45E;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 164 94;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.2% 0.101 79.0);
  --color-50: #FCF9F3;
  --color-100: #F6EEDF;
  --color-200: #ECDCC1;
  --color-300: #DAC195;
  --color-400: #C5A56D;
  --color-500: #A9874C;
  --color-600: #826A40;
  --color-700: #5D4D32;
  --color-800: #3D3424;
  --color-900: #262117;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF9F3',
    100: '#F6EEDF',
    200: '#ECDCC1',
    300: '#DAC195',
    400: '#C5A56D',
    500: '#A9874C',
    600: '#826A40',
    700: '#5D4D32',
    800: '#3D3424',
    900: '#262117',
  },
}

$base: #CEA45E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F3;
$base-100: #F6EEDF;
$base-200: #ECDCC1;
$base-300: #DAC195;
$base-400: #C5A56D;
$base-500: #A9874C;
$base-600: #826A40;
$base-700: #5D4D32;
$base-800: #3D3424;
$base-900: #262117;
$base-hover: #B88939;
$base-subtle: #ECE3D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CEA45E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6EEDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECDCC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAC195",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C5A56D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A9874C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#826A40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D4D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3424",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262117",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}