What color is #CF9489?

#CF9489 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(207, 148, 137), and in HSL hsl(9, 42%, 67%).

Is #CF9489 accessible as text?

On white, #CF9489 has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.25:1 (passes). For text placed on #CF9489, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CF9489?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #CF9489?

#CF9489 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #88C4CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CF9489 below.

Is #CF9489 good for buttons?

#CF9489 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CF9489 — white text only reaches 2.55:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CF9489 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #CF9489 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CF9489 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CF9489

Not just a swatch — here's how #CF9489 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CF9489 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CF9489 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rosy Brown 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 #CF9489 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rosy Brown 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 #CF9489 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Rosy Brown 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 #CF9489 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Rosy Brown 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 #CF9489 Secondary #E2CCC7 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rosy Brown 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 Rosy Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CF9489 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 85/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 68/100

High

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CF9489

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CF9489 with

Lilac Tan Sky Blue Gainsboro Espresso

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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EBE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CEAA88 — 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 #CF9489 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CF9489;
  --color-base-rgb: 207 148 137;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.1% 0.074 30.8);
  --color-50: #FBF5F4;
  --color-100: #F4E4E2;
  --color-200: #E7CAC5;
  --color-300: #D3A59C;
  --color-400: #BC8176;
  --color-500: #9F6155;
  --color-600: #7B4F47;
  --color-700: #583C36;
  --color-800: #3B2926;
  --color-900: #241B19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FBF5F4',
    100: '#F4E4E2',
    200: '#E7CAC5',
    300: '#D3A59C',
    400: '#BC8176',
    500: '#9F6155',
    600: '#7B4F47',
    700: '#583C36',
    800: '#3B2926',
    900: '#241B19',
  },
}

$base: #CF9489;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF5F4;
$base-100: #F4E4E2;
$base-200: #E7CAC5;
$base-300: #D3A59C;
$base-400: #BC8176;
$base-500: #9F6155;
$base-600: #7B4F47;
$base-700: #583C36;
$base-800: #3B2926;
$base-900: #241B19;
$base-hover: #BA6657;
$base-subtle: #EEE0DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CF9489",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E4E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7CAC5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3A59C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BC8176",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9F6155",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B4F47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#583C36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2926",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241B19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}