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#CFA27D color code is #CFA27D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #cfa27d.

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#CFA27D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CFA27D is 0.4059. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.30:1 against white and 9.12:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CFA27D on white2.30:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#CFA27D on black9.12:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #CFA27D2.30:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #CFA27D9.12:1AAA

#CFA27D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CFA27D?+
The hex code for #CFA27D is #CFA27D. In RGB it's rgb(207, 162, 125), and in HSL it's hsl(27, 46%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #CFA27D?+
#CFA27D in RGB is (207, 162, 125). Written in CSS: rgb(207, 162, 125).
What is the CMYK value of #CFA27D?+
#CFA27D converts to CMYK(0%, 22%, 40%, 19%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CFA27D.
Is #cfa27d a warm or cool color?+
#CFA27D (#CFA27D) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 27° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #cfa27d belong to?+
#CFA27D belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 27°, 46%, 65% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #cfa27d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CFA27D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.3:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #cfa27d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CFA27D (#CFA27D) is 7605 C Warm Hazelnut, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CFA27D in design

Practical guidance for using #cfa27d (#CFA27D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CFA27D (#CFA27D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CFA27D (#CFA27D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#CFA27D flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #cfa27d can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#CFA27D works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #CFA27D

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #cfa27d (#CFA27D). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Gucci#BFA06E · Gucci Gold