What color is #CEB092?

#CEB092 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(206, 176, 146), and in HSL hsl(30, 38%, 69%).

Is #CEB092 accessible as text?

On white, #CEB092 has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.25:1 (passes). For text placed on #CEB092, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CEB092?

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

What colors go well with #CEB092?

#CEB092 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #92B0CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CEB092 below.

Is #CEB092 good for buttons?

#CEB092 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CEB092 — white text only reaches 2.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CEB092 the same as CSS tan?

No — #CEB092 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CEB092 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CEB092

Not just a swatch — here's how #CEB092 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CEB092 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CEB092 Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Tan 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 #CEB092 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Tan 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 #CEB092 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Tan 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 #CEB092 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Tan 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 #CEB092 Secondary #ECE1D6 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Tan 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 Tan carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CEB092 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 71/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 67/100

High

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

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 26/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 62/100

High

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

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CEB092 with

Dusty Rose Soft Sage Cadet Grey Greige Taupe

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 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EFEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CEC492 — 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 #CEB092 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CEB092;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 176 146;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.6% 0.054 66.9);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F3EBE2;
  --color-200: #E6D6C7;
  --color-300: #D0B89F;
  --color-400: #B8997A;
  --color-500: #9C7A59;
  --color-600: #796149;
  --color-700: #574738;
  --color-800: #3A3027;
  --color-900: #241F19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tan: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F3EBE2',
    200: '#E6D6C7',
    300: '#D0B89F',
    400: '#B8997A',
    500: '#9C7A59',
    600: '#796149',
    700: '#574738',
    800: '#3A3027',
    900: '#241F19',
  },
}

$base: #CEB092;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F3EBE2;
$base-200: #E6D6C7;
$base-300: #D0B89F;
$base-400: #B8997A;
$base-500: #9C7A59;
$base-600: #796149;
$base-700: #574738;
$base-800: #3A3027;
$base-900: #241F19;
$base-hover: #B88D61;
$base-subtle: #EEE7E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CEB092",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3EBE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6D6C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0B89F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8997A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C7A59",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#796149",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#574738",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3027",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241F19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CEB092

Color Lab

Pairs with #CEB092

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