What color is #CF472C?

#CF472C is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(207, 71, 44), and in HSL hsl(10, 65%, 49%).

Is #CF472C accessible as text?

On white, #CF472C has a contrast ratio of 4.57:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #CF472C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CF472C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-700 (#CA3500).

What colors go well with #CF472C?

#CF472C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2CB3CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CF472C below.

Is #CF472C good for buttons?

#CF472C works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #CF472C the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CF472C is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CF472C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CF472C

Not just a swatch — here's how #CF472C works with other colors. Named schemes with #CF472C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CF472C Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Vermilion as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CF472C Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #959665 Secondary #3B3833

Vermilion anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CF472C Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A Anchor #5A222D

Vermilion plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CF472C Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Vermilion sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CF472C Secondary #CA988D Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Vermilion 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 Vermilion carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CF472C 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 98/100

Warm

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

Softness 40/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 44/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 90/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 15/100

Very low

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

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CF472C with

Blush Pink Goldenrod Picton Blue Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1DDD9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CE7D2C — 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 #CF472C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CF472C;
  --color-base-rgb: 207 71 44;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.4% 0.177 33.2);
  --color-50: #FDF4F2;
  --color-100: #F9E1DD;
  --color-200: #F1C5BC;
  --color-300: #E29C8E;
  --color-400: #CF7563;
  --color-500: #B45441;
  --color-600: #894638;
  --color-700: #62362D;
  --color-800: #402621;
  --color-900: #271916;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  vermilion: {
    50: '#FDF4F2',
    100: '#F9E1DD',
    200: '#F1C5BC',
    300: '#E29C8E',
    400: '#CF7563',
    500: '#B45441',
    600: '#894638',
    700: '#62362D',
    800: '#402621',
    900: '#271916',
  },
}

$base: #CF472C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF4F2;
$base-100: #F9E1DD;
$base-200: #F1C5BC;
$base-300: #E29C8E;
$base-400: #CF7563;
$base-500: #B45441;
$base-600: #894638;
$base-700: #62362D;
$base-800: #402621;
$base-900: #271916;
$base-hover: #A53923;
$base-subtle: #EBCBC5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CF472C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF4F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E1DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1C5BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E29C8E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF7563",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B45441",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#894638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62362D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402621",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271916",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CF472C

Color Lab

Pairs with #CF472C

UI roles & guardrails

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