What color is #CF856A?

#CF856A is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(207, 133, 106), and in HSL hsl(16, 51%, 61%).

Is #CF856A accessible as text?

On white, #CF856A has a contrast ratio of 2.91:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.22:1 (passes). For text placed on #CF856A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CF856A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #CF856A?

#CF856A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #69B3CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CF856A below.

Is #CF856A good for buttons?

#CF856A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CF856A — white text only reaches 2.91:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CF856A the same as CSS peru?

No — #CF856A is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CF856A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CF856A

Not just a swatch — here's how #CF856A works with other colors. Named schemes with #CF856A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CF856A Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 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 #CF856A Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976E 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 #CF856A Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #CF856A Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #CF856A Secondary #DBBFB5 Support #9B9186 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 #CF856A 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

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 75/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 61/100

High

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

Surface fit 40/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CF856A

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CF856A with

Puce Dark Khaki Iceberg 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 #F2E8E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CEA669 — 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 #CF856A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CF856A;
  --color-base-rgb: 207 133 106;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.7% 0.100 40.8);
  --color-50: #FCF5F3;
  --color-100: #F6E5E0;
  --color-200: #EBCDC1;
  --color-300: #D9A897;
  --color-400: #C3856F;
  --color-500: #A7654E;
  --color-600: #815241;
  --color-700: #5C3E33;
  --color-800: #3D2B24;
  --color-900: #261B18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FCF5F3',
    100: '#F6E5E0',
    200: '#EBCDC1',
    300: '#D9A897',
    400: '#C3856F',
    500: '#A7654E',
    600: '#815241',
    700: '#5C3E33',
    800: '#3D2B24',
    900: '#261B18',
  },
}

$base: #CF856A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF5F3;
$base-100: #F6E5E0;
$base-200: #EBCDC1;
$base-300: #D9A897;
$base-400: #C3856F;
$base-500: #A7654E;
$base-600: #815241;
$base-700: #5C3E33;
$base-800: #3D2B24;
$base-900: #261B18;
$base-hover: #BC5F3D;
$base-subtle: #EDDCD6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CF856A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBCDC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9A897",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3856F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A7654E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#815241",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3E33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2B24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261B18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}